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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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Solaire Venice
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Solaire Venice

12518 Venice BlvdLos 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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4006 East Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4006 East Blvd

4006 East 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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Venice-12915
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Venice-12915

12915 Venice 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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Grand View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View Apartments

3970 Grand View BlvdLos 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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3765 S Sepulveda Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3765 S Sepulveda Blvd

3765 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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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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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 $1,595. Westside Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,789. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sepulveda CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Westside Terrace Apartmentsws0x1brStudio,1BA$1,789
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
4136 GrandviewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
i40261BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA

As of January 15, 2026 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 1520 Venice Blvd Model at 1520 Venice Blvd, Unit 1 starting at $3,695 with a $2.64 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
1520 Venice Blvd, Unit 11520 Venice Blvd3BR,2BA$2.64
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
11825 Courtleigh Dr2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.28
Champlin Properties2 bed 2 bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
10856 Rose Avenue,2x22BR,2BA$2.44
3585 Centinela2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.60
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill3922 Tivoli Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
Venice Blvd Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.56

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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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!

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 $1,950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mar Vista is i4026 which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Mar Vista costs $3,695.

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 40 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 $861 which is $2,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Vista.

Expert Rental Resources

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