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Mar Vista, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mar Vista Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mar Vista, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Serrana in the Culver Junction neighborhood priced from $688. Sawtelle-1661 in the Sawtelle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa SerranaLayout "F"1BR,1BA$688
Sawtelle-1661Apt-BachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
1641 Westgate Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
101 Dudley AveStudioStudio,$1,498
501 N Venice BlvdBACHELORStudio,1BA$1,595
10340-10360 Bellwood Ave231Studio,1BA$1,595
The AsterFurnished Studio Suite (Co-Living)1BR,1BA$1,595
1626 Barry AveZEROStudio,1BA$1,595
MV by CLG ( + Coliving)CoLiving (Shared Apartment)Studio,1BA$1,595
MV Coliving by CLGPrivate suite/Shared Bath/Shared apartmentStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $0.69 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - D Model at Centinela by Category in the in the Culver Crest neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the Unit 307 Model at 1515 Colby Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Sawtelle 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.
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - D1BR,1BA$0.69
1515 Colby AveUnit 3074BR,3BA$1.10
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2114BR,3BA$1.06
Corinth Ave. ApartmentsCorinth2BR,2BA$2.35
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
11015 National Blvd2 x 22BR,2BA$2.45
8161 Manitoba St, Unit 58161 Manitoba St1BR,1BA$2.08
3813 Prospect Ave2 BR2BR,1BA$2.42
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
10856 Rose Avenue,2x22BR,2BA$2.53

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Getting Around Mar Vista, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mar Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mar Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mar Vista is at Sawtelle-1661 listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment is $688 at Casa Serrana.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mar Vista is starting from $2,350 at 4253 S Centinela Ave.

What is the most affordable Mar Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mar Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1616 Armacost Ave and starts from $3,850.

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