Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (93 Rentals)

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12060 Culver Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

12060 Culver Blvd

12060 Culver BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Grand View-4112
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View-4112

4112 Grand View BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Solaire Venice
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Solaire Venice

12518 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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MVA
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MVA

3418 S Centinela AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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3714 Inglewood Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3714 Inglewood Blvd

3714 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066

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Sepulveda-3747
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sepulveda-3747

3747 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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4006 East Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4006 East Blvd

4006 East BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12017 Washington Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

12017 Washington Pl

12017 Washington PlLos Angeles, CA 90066
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3961 Moore St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3961 Moore St

3961 Moore StLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12133 Mitchell Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12133 Mitchell Ave

12133 Mitchell AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Del Rio Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rio Apartments

3430 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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11924 Avon Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

11924 Avon Way

11924 Avon WayLos Angeles, CA 90066
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3765 S Sepulveda Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3765 S Sepulveda Blvd

3765 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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12706 Venice Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12706 Venice Blvd

12706 Venice BlvdLos 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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11081 Rose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11081 Rose Ave

11081 Rose AveLos Angeles, CA 90034
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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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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 Grand View-4112 priced from $1,395. MVA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand View-4112BACH,1BAStudio,1BA$1,395
MVA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Venice-12915STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,650
Westside Terrace Apartmentswse0x1arStudio,1BA$1,660
Sepulveda CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Grand View ApartmentsLaminate Floor1BR,1BA$1,795
Haven Mar Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $0.26 price per square foot Coliving Model at Haven Coliving - Penmar in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the 13347 W Washington Blvd Model at 13347 W Washington Blvd starting at $5,500 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Venice Beach 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.
Haven Coliving - PenmarColiving4BR,4BA$0.26
13347 W Washington Blvd13347 W Washington Blvd1BR,1.5BA$1.62
10961 Palms Blvd2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.37
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
Rose Kelton Apartmentsunit 172BR,2BA$2.50
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
4107 Wade St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.62
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill3922 Tivoli Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
Grand View-4112BACH,1BAStudio ,1BA$2.54

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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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mar Vista is Grand View Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Mar Vista costs $4,245.

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 32 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 $1,572 which is $2,673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Vista.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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