1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA (2,867 Rentals)

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Lincoln Place
$3,081 - $3,617
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$3,097 - $6,469

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Lincoln Place

1050 Frederick StVenice, CA 90291
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The Charlie Santa Monica
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$3,300 - $3,710
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$2,915 - $5,585

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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Lana
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$6,079 - $6,716
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$2,699 - $6,746

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Lana

10375 Washington BlvdCulver City, CA 90232
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The Shores
$4,120 - $6,015
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$4,120 - $8,915

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$4,120 - $8,915
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The Shores

2700-2800 Neilson WaySanta Monica, CA 90405
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Stella  CA
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$3,299 - $3,687
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$2,911 - $6,236

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Stella CA

13488 W Maxella AveMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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Dolphin Marina
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$3,995 - $4,511
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$4,003 - $7,178

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Dolphin Marina

13900 Panay WayMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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Mar Vista, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mar Vista, CA is found at Villa Del Mar in the Venice Beach neighborhood and is 1,431 square feet priced from $4,995. Runway Playa Vista in the Culver Crest neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,266 square feet and currently listed start at $5,021. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Mar Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Villa Del MarPlan B-11,431 Sq Ft$4,995
Runway Playa VistaL21,266 Sq Ft$5,021
Forty55 LoftsB - Classic1,186 Sq Ft$3,615
Playa Del Oro2 Bed 2 Bath Loft1,144 Sq Ft$4,409
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1,100 Sq Ft$2,895
Villas at Playa Vista - MontecitoPlan 21,033 Sq Ft$4,245
Champlin Properties1 bed 1 bath1,000 Sq Ft$2,595
Villas at Playa Vista - SausalitoPlan 27796 Sq Ft$3,855
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E150 Sq Ft$1,348
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A120 Sq Ft$1,191

Cheapest Available Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mar Vista, CA is the Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A Model starting from $1,191 at Centinela by Category in the Culver Crest neighborhood. The second most affordable Mar Vista 1 Bedroom is the Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D Model at Matteson by Category starting at $1,250 in the Venice Beach neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mar Vista is currently $3,181. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mar Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A$1,191
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D$1,250
1775 Beloit Ave# 02A$1,500
10300 National Blvd1BR/1BA$1,795
Palms Caribbean Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,850
Casa SerranaLayout "F"$1,900
i40261BR/1.0BA$1,925

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Mar Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Mar Vista with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Mar Vista is at Centinela by Category listed at $1,191.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mar Vista is $3,181.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mar Vista is a 1,431 square feet unit starting from $4,995 at Villa Del Mar.

What is the average size for Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Mar Vista is currently 573 sq ft.

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