
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA from $800 (306 Rentals)
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1637 Berkeley St

Matteson by Category

Palms Caribbean Apartments

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101 Dudley Ave

30 Dudley Ave

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4417 S Centinela Ave

3744 Veteran Ave, Unit 1

3667 Overland Ave

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3667 Overland Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4
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4166 Inglewood Blvd

2300 Oak St, Unit 5

MH 1726 Midvale Ave

1901 Overland Ave, Unit 106B

Luxe East

3721 Midvale Ave

1775 Beloit Ave

33 Brooks Ave

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12523 Culver Blvd, Unit 1/2, Unit 1/2

4061 McLaughlin Avenue
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2611 S Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 8

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4118 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 4, Unit 4

3601 Keystone Av, Unit 10

MV by CLG ( + Coliving)

10340-10360 Bellwood Ave

3620 Westwood Blvd, Unit 9

Casa Serrana

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4063 Lincoln Ave, Unit E, Unit E

The Aster

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3623 Keystone Av, Unit 6

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4032 Inglewood Blvd

Mar Vista-Palms Apartments

1519 Armacost Ave

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4143 Jackson Ave

Cypress Co-Living

3537 Clarington Ave

12450 Culver Blvd

1731 Pico Blvd

Sea Isle Apartments
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12017 Washington Pl, Unit Unit 5

10535 National Blvd

12732 Venice Blvd., Unit 4

Overland Apartments

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3970 Grand View Blvd, Unit 12, Unit 12

Beloit Avenue Apartments

12222-12226 Ohio Ave

633 Rose Ave

Casa De Vida

9618 Exposition Blvd, Unit 119, Unit 119
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mar Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista Studio Apartments | $2,605 | $1,295 | $4,495 |
| Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $1,195 | $6,723 |
| Mar Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $1,480 | $9,500 |
| Mar Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,605 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Mar Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Mar Vista 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
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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 Centinela by Category in the Culver Crest neighborhood priced from $1,215. 1539 Beloit Ave in the Sawtelle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| 1539 Beloit Ave | Unit 304 | 4BR,3BA | $1,250 |
| Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D | 1BR,1BA | $1,293 |
| Palms Caribbean Apartments | Efficiency With No Kitchen Or Parking | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 101 Dudley Ave | JUNIOR STUDIO | Studio, | $1,298 |
| 30 Dudley Ave | Studio | Studio, | $1,298 |
| 3667 Overland Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 4 Bedroom Southwest | 4BR,3BA | $1,487 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA and Nearby
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $0.71 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A Model at Centinela by Category in the in the Culver Crest neighborhood starting from $1,215. 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 $1,508 with a $0.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 4 Bath-G | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 1539 Beloit Ave | Unit 315 | 4BR,3BA | $1.05 |
| 4253 S Centinela Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 11260 Westminster Ave | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 5622 Kinston Ave, Unit C | 5622 Kinston Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 1815 Greenfield Ave | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 3 Bedroom South | 3BR,3BA | $1.82 |
| Comma Barrington Co-Living | Co-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 12523 Culver Blvd, Unit 1/2 | 12523 Culver Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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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 Palms Caribbean Apartments listed at $1,295.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment is $1,215 at Centinela by Category.
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 $2,246 at Venice Blvd Apartments.
What is the most affordable Mar Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mar Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EP and starts from $3,290.
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