Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mar Vista Gardens Neighborhood of Culver City, CA from $1,850 (14 Rentals)

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12512 Rubens Ave

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Cheapest Available Mar Vista Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mar Vista Gardens area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Centinela by Category priced from $1,200. 4006 East Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista Gardens apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath - B1BR,1BA$1,200
4006 East Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
4037 McLaughlin AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
i38550BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
12450 Culver BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista Gardens, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista Gardens area is the $0.76 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath - B Model at Centinela by Category in the in the Culver Crest neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Mar Vista Gardens apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at Islands of Tranquility Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Blanco neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mar Vista Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath - B1BR,1BA$0.76
Islands of Tranquility Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.61
Colonial House Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.92
11730-11846 Culver Blvd2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.95
4071 McLaughlin Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.88
11535 W Washington Blvd, Unit 211535 W Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.78
4800 Sepulveda Blvd.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
4262 Lindblade Drive,1x11BR,1BA$2.92
4006 East Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
11937 Avon Way1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mar Vista Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Mar Vista Gardens?

There are currently 479 Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista Gardens, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,236 to $6,898. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mar Vista Gardens ranging from $1,850 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mar Vista Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mar Vista Gardens ranges from $1,850 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,620.

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