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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 Studio unit found at Sawtelle-1661 in the Sawtelle neighborhood priced from $1,195. 101 Dudley Ave in the Ocean Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sawtelle-1661Apt-BachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
101 Dudley AveMicro StudioStudio,1BA$1,198
Palms Caribbean ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
30 Dudley AveStudioStudio,$1,298
MV by CLG ( + Coliving)Private Suite in CoLiving (Shared Apartment)Studio,1BA$1,375
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E1BR,1BA$1,392
Apartment available in Great Culver City BACH,1BAStudio,1BA$1,395
The AsterFurnished Studio Suite (Co-Living)1BR,1BA$1,495
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Cypress Co-LivingCo-Living Primary StudioStudio,1BA$1,525

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

As of September 14, 2025 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 2418 Pacific Ave Model at 2418 Pacific Ave, Unit C starting at $4,150 with a $2.18 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
2418 Pacific Ave, Unit C2418 Pacific Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Centinela by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 4 Bath - D1BR,1BA$0.69
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E1BR,1BA$0.83
1515 Colby AveUnit PH144BR,3BA$1.13
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH144BR,3BA$1.08
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
3667 Overland Ave, Unit 103667 Overland Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
10567 National Blvd.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.21

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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 $1,392 at Matteson 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 $1,911 at Playa Pacifica 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 Green Park and starts from $3,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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