Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $999 (216 Rentals)

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property at 11133 Rose Ave
$2,350 - $3,200
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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11133 Rose Ave

Los AngelesCA90034

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property at 4247 S Centinela Ave
$2,484

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Base Rent$2,484
Total Monthly Price$2,484
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 25
Furnished

4247 S Centinela Ave, Unit 4247

4247 S Centinela Ave
Los AngelesCA90066

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11647 Ayres Ave, Unit 11647
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11647 Ayres Ave, Unit 11647

11647 Ayres AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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property at 12531 Caswell Ave
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
Total Monthly Price$2,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

12531 Caswell Ave

Los AngelesCA90066

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Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

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 4037 McLaughlin Avenue priced from $1,525. Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,587. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4037 McLaughlin AvenueStudioStudio, 1BA$1,525
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living4 Bedroom Southwest4BR, 3BA$1,587
4006 East Blvd1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,600
12545 Pacific Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,650
i38550BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,695
11937 Avon Way0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,698
The Bradley on Pacific0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,794
i39650BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,795
Grand View ApartmentsLaminate Floor1BR, 1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at 11260 Westminster Ave in the Blanco neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the Two Bedroom + Two Bath Model at 4320 S Centinela Avenue in the Blanco neighborhood starting at $2,995 with a $2.72 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mar Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR, 2BA$2.18
4320 S Centinela AvenueTwo Bedroom + Two Bath2BR, 2BA$2.72
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR, 3BA$1.91
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill3922 Tivoli Ave1BR, 1BA$2.55
11535 W Washington Blvd, Unit 211535 W Washington Blvd2BR, 1BA$2.78
4071 McLaughlin Ave1x11BR, 1BA$2.88
w40612BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.94
4262 Lindblade Drive,1x11BR, 1BA$2.92
4006 East Blvd1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.00
3181 S Barrington Ave, Unit E3181 S Barrington Ave1BR, 1BA$2.92

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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 $1,825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Mar Vista is 4006 East Blvd which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Mar Vista costs $3,070.

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 14 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 $228 which is $2,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Vista.

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