
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (90 Rentals)
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Sepulveda Court

Matteson by Category

3917 Inglewood Blvd

3917 Inglewood Blvd

Westwood Villa

Champlin Properties
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3730 S Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 103

11826 Venice Blvd.

Haven Mar Vista Apartments

4417 S Centinela Ave, Unit 1

La Fortunado

12003 Louise Ave

3774 Tuller Ave, Unit 3774

12019 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 12019

Heart of Mar Vista

11841 Avon Way

1601 Venice Blvd, Unit 207
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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 |
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Mar Vista Studio Apartments | $2,614 | $1,295 | $6,994 |
Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,163 | $1,200 | $8,491 |
Mar Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,194 | $2,246 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,522 | $2,252 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Mar Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Sepulveda Court priced from $1,295. 11937 Avon Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sepulveda Court | Bachelor Efficiency NO KITCHEN | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
11937 Avon Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Champlin Properties | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Lido Apartments - 12602 Venice Blvd | Studio + 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 5 Bedroom South | 5BR,5BA | $1,924 |
La Fortunado | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $0.96 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-B Model at Matteson by Category in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $1,461. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2820 Sawtelle Blvd starting at $3,098 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Studio Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mar Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-B | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
2820 Sawtelle Blvd | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
4253 S Centinela Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 3 Bedroom South | 3BR,3BA | $2.11 |
10856 Rose Avenue, | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill | 3922 Tivoli Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
3719 Sawtelle Blvd, Unit atinaproperties@gmail.com | 3719 Sawtelle Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
11535 W Washington Blvd, Unit 2 | 11535 W Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
11745 Courtleigh Dr | 1 Bed Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
11937 Avon Way | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Getting Around the Mar Vista Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 Venice-12915 which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Mar Vista costs $10,000.
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 35 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 $1,520 which is $8,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Vista.
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