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Cheapest Available Playhouse District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Playhouse District area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 439 S Catalina St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
439 S Catalina StStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,445
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,505
ThistleMicroStudio,1BA$1,605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.76 price per square foot 90 N Michigan Ave Model at 90 N Michigan Ave, Unit 105 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 285 N. Oakland starting at $2,842 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Playhouse District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 N Michigan Ave, Unit 10590 N Michigan Ave2BR,2BA$2.76
285 N. Oakland2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.99
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
570 Los Robles2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.03
303 N. Oakland2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
275 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.90
wil1951BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.96
320 E Del Mar Blvd1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Playhouse District

What type of rentals are currently available in Playhouse District?

There are currently 838 Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,445 to $10,000. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $2,275 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Playhouse District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Playhouse District ranges from $2,275 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,339.

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