Cheap Homes for Rent in Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,200 (26 Rentals)

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property at 1311 Venice Blvd.

$1,950 - $2,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1311 Venice Blvd.

Los AngelesCA90291

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property at 11133 Rose Ave

$2,150 - $3,080

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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11133 Rose Ave

Los AngelesCA90034

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property at 12621 Victoria Ave

$2,475

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$2,475
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$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12621 Victoria Ave

Los AngelesCA90066

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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 1 Bed unit found at Matteson by Category priced from $1,250. Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,457. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D1BR,1BA$1,250
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living4 Bedroom Southwest4BR,3BA$1,457
4061 McLaughlin AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
3761 S. Barrington Ave1+11BR,1BA$1,595
12706 Venice BlvdStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,795
i40261BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,925
11325 Washington Pl1+11BR,1BA$1,942
Haven Mar Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan C1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA

As of April 26, 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 Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 4 Bath-G Model at Matteson by Category starting at $1,547 with a $0.92 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
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 4 Bath-G1BR,1BA$0.92
Islands of Tranquility Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.30
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
Champlin Properties1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.27
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$1.82
10856 Rose Avenue,2x22BR,2BA$2.44
Venice Blvd Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.30
2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 1012680 S Barrington Ave1BR,1BA$2.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Mar Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Mar Vista?

There are currently 1007 Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $6,697. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mar Vista ranging from $1,200 to $49,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mar Vista?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mar Vista ranges from $1,200 to $49,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,203.

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