
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (135 Rentals)


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3917 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 1-F

12001 Ocean Park Blvd

3917 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 2-B

Mar Vista-Palms Apartments

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2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 101

2763 Burkshire Ave

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12115 Herbert St, Unit 3

11173 Charnock Rd.
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10961 Palms Blvd

12235 Pacific Ave, Unit 107

McLaughlin Apartments

Westwood Villa

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13009 Venice Blvd, Unit 13008 1/2 Venice Blvd.

12305 Ocean Park Blvd

4327 Inglewood Blvd

Palms Apartments

4232 Lindblade Dr

3853 Sawtelle Blvd, Unit C
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11347 Venice Blvd, Unit #1

3953 Frances Ave

4136 Grandview

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3829 Wade St, Unit 3829

12620 Caswell Ave, Unit 4

Lido Apartments - 12616-20 Caswell Ave

11923-27 Venice Blvd

3749 McLaughlin Ave.

11133 ROSE Ave

Haven on Amherst
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4431 S Centinela Ave, Unit 3

11007 Palms Blvd

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3181 S Barrington Ave, Unit E

Meridian Apartments

3700 Sepulveda Apartments

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4247 S Centinela Ave

Westside Terrace Apartments

2820 Sawtelle Blvd

3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill

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11647 Ayres Ave, Unit 11647
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2256 S Carmelina Ave, Unit #5

3761 S Barrington Ave

4006 East Blvd

3595 S Sepulveda Blvd

Palmera Luxury Apartments

10960 Rose Avenue,

Grand View Apartments

2452 S Centinela Ave

11924 Avon Way

3585 Centinela
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Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mar Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista Studio Apartments | $2,546 | $1,550 | $4,074 |
Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,200 | $5,329 |
| Mar Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $2,300 | $6,460 |
| Mar Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,537 | $3,116 | $6,860 |
| Mar Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,950 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mar Vista Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mar Vista?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mar Vista is under $1,925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Mar Vista is i4026 which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in Mar Vista costs $10,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mar Vista?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Mar Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mar Vista?
Cheap apartments in Mar Vista have an average cost of $567 which is $10,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Vista.
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