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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. 1641 Westgate Avenue, in the Sawtelle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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
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
MV by CLG ( + Coliving)CoLiving (Shared Apartment)Studio,1BA$1,595
MV Coliving by CLGPrivate suite/Shared Bath/Shared apartmentStudio,1BA$1,595
Venice-12915STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,622
Sepulveda CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
1800 Selby AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

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

As of July 24, 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 211 Model at 1539 Beloit Ave starting at $1,390 with a $1.06 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
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2114BR,3BA$1.06
1515 Colby AveUnit 1024BR,3BA$1.35
Corinth Ave. ApartmentsCorinth2BR,2BA$2.35
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
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
3585 Centinela2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.30
Comma Barrington4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mar Vista

What type of rentals are currently available in Mar Vista?

There are currently 5622 Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $22,000. There are also 828 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mar Vista ranging from $850 to $59,500.

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 $59,500 with an average monthly rent of $17,102.

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 $1,025 to $22,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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