Cheap Homes for Rent in Mar Vista, CA from $800 (56 Rentals)

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property at 3853 Bentley Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3853 Bentley Ave

Culver CityCA90232
property at 101 Dudley Ave

$1,598 - $2,498

Studio Rentals

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101 Dudley Ave

Los AngelesCA90291

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property at 1717 Malcolm Ave

$1,620

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$1,620
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$1,620

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1717 Malcolm Ave, Unit 302, Unit 302

1717 Malcolm Ave
Los AngelesCA90024
property at 10050 National Blvd

$1,645

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$1,645
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$1,645

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2050

10050 National Blvd, Unit 4, Unit 4

10050 National Blvd
Los AngelesCA90034
property at 40 Brooks Ave

$1,725 - $1,750

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$1,725 - $1,750
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$1,725 - $1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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40 Brooks Ave

VeniceCA90291
property at 12308 Braddock Dr

$1,899

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$1,899
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$1,899

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

12308 Braddock Dr

Culver CityCA90230
property at 1831 Prosser Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 22

1831 Prosser Ave, Unit 203, Unit 203

1831 Prosser Ave
Los AngelesCA90025

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property at 1311 Venice Blvd.

$1,950 - $2,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1311 Venice Blvd.

Los AngelesCA90291
property at 4756 McConnell Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4756 McConnell Ave

Los AngelesCA90066

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property at 21 Westminster Ave

$1,895 - $2,925

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21 Westminster Ave

Los AngelesCA90291
property at 12845 Gilmore Ave

$2,250

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$2,250
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12845 Gilmore Ave

Los AngelesCA90066

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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 Palms Caribbean Apartments in the Studio Village neighborhood priced from $1,295. 101 Dudley Ave in the Ocean Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palms Caribbean ApartmentsEfficiency With No Kitchen Or ParkingStudio,1BA$1,295
101 Dudley AveJUNIOR STUDIOStudio,$1,298
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E1BR,1BA$1,361
3667 Overland Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,380
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living4 Bedroom Southwest4BR,3BA$1,487
3721 Midvale AveStudio #5Studio,1BA$1,495
30 Dudley AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,498
1775 Beloit Ave# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
33 Brooks AveNorthStudio,1BA$1,500

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

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $0.76 price per square foot 1909 Ocean Front Walk Model at 1909 Ocean Front Walk in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the 2+2.5 Model at 11263 Mississippi Ave starting at $3,595 with a $2.00 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.
1909 Ocean Front Walk1909 Ocean Front Walk4BR,4BA$0.76
11263 Mississippi Ave2+2.52BR,2.5BA$2.00
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D1BR,1BA$0.91
1539 Beloit AveUnit 3114BR,3BA$1.32
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
3725 S Canfield Ave1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$1.82
10006 Palms BlvdNº 301 with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.14
Comma Barrington Co-LivingCo-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mar Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Mar Vista?

There are currently 5558 Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,164 to $16,000. There are also 595 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mar Vista ranging from $850 to $49,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mar Vista?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mar Vista ranges from $850 to $49,000 with an average monthly rent of $15,248.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mar Vista?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mar Vista range from $1,224 to $12,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,020 to $33,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,280.

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