Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,950 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles.

property at 2637 S Centinela Ave
$2,045 - $2,095
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2637 S Centinela Ave

Santa MonicaCA90405

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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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12531 Caswell Ave

Los AngelesCA90066

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property at 12621 Victoria Ave
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
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 4 Beds unit found at Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living priced from $1,587. 4037 McLaughlin Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living4 Bedroom Southwest4BR,3BA$1,587
4037 McLaughlin AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
4006 East Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
i38550BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
12545 Pacific Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2 BED 2 BATH Model at Islands of Tranquility Apartments in the in the Blanco neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the 3 Bedroom North Model at Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living starting at $2,027 with a $1.79 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.
Islands of Tranquility Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.61
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom North3BR,3BA$1.79
Rose Kelton Apartmentsunit 202BR,2BA$2.68
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill3922 Tivoli Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
4071 McLaughlin Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.88
11535 W Washington Blvd, Unit 211535 W Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.78
3988 S Centinela Ave, Unit C3988 S Centinela Ave2BR,1BA$2.77
10920 Palms BlvdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
4006 East Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Mar Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Mar Vista?

There are currently 1019 Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $999 to $14,995. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mar Vista ranging from $1,950 to $25,000.

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 $1,950 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,204.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mar Vista?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mar Vista range from $3,500 to $6,898, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $11,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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