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

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12060 Culver Blvd
Studio Apartments

12060 Culver Blvd

12060 Culver BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11937 Avon Way
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

11937 Avon Way

11937 Avon WayLos Angeles, CA 90066
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4006 East Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4006 East Blvd

4006 East BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066

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3961 Moore St
Studio Apartments

3961 Moore St

3961 Moore StLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12133 Mitchell Ave
Studio Apartments

12133 Mitchell Ave

12133 Mitchell AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Del Rio Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rio Apartments

3430 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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4041 S Centinela Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4041 S Centinela Ave

4041 S Centinela AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12117 Pacific Ave
Studio Apartments

12117 Pacific Ave

12117 Pacific AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12706 Venice Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

12706 Venice Blvd

12706 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11924 Avon Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

11924 Avon Way

11924 Avon WayLos Angeles, CA 90066
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3967 Sawtelle Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3967 Sawtelle Blvd

3967 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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3754 South Sepulveda
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3754 South Sepulveda

3754 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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11081 Rose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11081 Rose Ave

11081 Rose AveLos Angeles, CA 90034
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Mitchell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Arms

12135 Mitchell AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sepulveda CourtBachelor Efficiency NO KITCHENStudio,1BA$1,295
11937 Avon Way0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,598
Champlin PropertiesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,795
Lido Apartments - 12602 Venice BlvdStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,895
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living5 Bedroom South5BR,5BA$1,924
La FortunadoSingleStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-B1BR,1BA$0.96
2820 Sawtelle Blvd2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.58
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
10856 Rose Avenue,2x22BR,2BA$2.63
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill3922 Tivoli Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
3719 Sawtelle Blvd, Unit atinaproperties@gmail.com3719 Sawtelle Blvd2BR,1BA$2.63
11535 W Washington Blvd, Unit 211535 W Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.78
11745 Courtleigh Dr1 Bed Bath1BR,1BA$2.77
11937 Avon Way1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Los Angeles. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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