Studio Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA (2,689 Rentals)

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Mar Vista, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Mar Vista Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Mar Vista, CA is found at Santa Monica Federal by Wiseman in the Sawtelle neighborhood and is 1,619 square feet priced from $4,395. Inclave Luxury Apartments in the Del Rey neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 814 square feet and currently listed start at $3,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Mar Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Santa Monica Federal by WisemanLive and Work1,619 Sq Ft$4,395
Inclave Luxury ApartmentsUnit A1 Studio814 Sq Ft$3,400
The Q PlayaS ONE LOFT777 Sq Ft$3,382
The R2 by CLGOpen Concept746 Sq Ft$2,314
Esprit Marina del ReyMarina View Studio717 Sq Ft$3,492
Montecito LoftsStudios + Loft709 Sq Ft$3,300
Clarington ApartmentsStudio (Large)700 Sq Ft$2,595
300 San JuanStudio 1 Bath Apartment700 Sq Ft$2,345
The CulverExtra Large Studio696 Sq Ft$2,750
Runway Playa VistaS2693 Sq Ft$3,888

Cheapest Available Mar Vista Studio Apartments

As of November 01, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Mar Vista, CA is the Micro Studio Model starting from $1,198 at 101 Dudley Ave in the Ocean Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Mar Vista Studio is the Efficiency With No Kitchen Or Parking Model at Palms Caribbean Apartments starting at $1,350 in the Studio Village neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Mar Vista is currently $2,766. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Mar Vista:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
101 Dudley AveMicro Studio$1,198
Palms Caribbean ApartmentsEfficiency With No Kitchen Or Parking$1,350
Vinton-3435BACH,1BA$1,375
MV by CLG ( + Coliving)Co-living Prvt suite Shared Bath$1,415
3674 Empire DrBachelor$1,500
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudio$1,550
33 Brooks AveNorth$1,550
1701 Purdue Ave0x1$1,590

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Mar Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Mar Vista with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Mar Vista is at 101 Dudley Ave listed at $1,198.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Mar Vista is $2,766.

What is the largest available Studio Mar Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mar Vista is a 1,619 square feet unit starting from $4,395 at Santa Monica Federal by Wiseman.

What is the average size for Mar Vista Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Mar Vista is currently 530 sq ft.

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