
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Playa Vista, CA from $1,000 (97 Rentals)
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Centinela by Category

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4417 S Centinela Ave

Matteson by Category

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8301 Zitola Ter, Unit NORTH, Unit NORTH

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4118 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 4, Unit 4

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

13119 1/2 Venice Blvd-

4061 McLaughlin Avenue

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4032 Inglewood Blvd
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8119 Loyola Blvd, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

12017 Washington Pl, Unit Unit 5

12450 Culver Blvd

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3970 Grand View Blvd, Unit Unit 12, Unit Unit 12

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5329 Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 12, Unit 12

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Stella CA
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12732 Venice Blvd., Unit 4

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4800 Sepulveda Blvd.

G8 by CLG

Lido Apartments - 5105 Inglewood Blvd

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8170 Redlands St

Playa Summit

7819 Talbert St

11325 Washington Pl
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3758 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 9

Playa-Jefferson

12060 Culver Blvd

559 Evergreen St

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815 Flora Dr

Solaire Venice

3714 Inglewood Blvd

8747 Reading Ave

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3761 S. Barrington Ave

3965 Inglewood Blvd

4006 East Blvd

8910 Sepulveda Eastway

3747 Sepulveda Blvd

11857 Jefferson Blvd

4956 S Centinela Ave

Culver Vista Apartments

3961 Moore St

Evergreen Fields
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Playa Vista, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Playa Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Vista Studio Apartments | $2,350 | $1,273 | $4,719 |
| Playa Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,212 | $1,164 | $6,810 |
| Playa Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $2,250 | $9,278 |
| Playa Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,307 | $1,874 | $10,000+ |
| Playa Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,235 | $5,695 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Playa Vista Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Playa Vista, CA is a Studio unit found at Concourse in the La Cienega neighborhood priced from $1,088. Matteson by Category in the Venice Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,361. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Playa Vista apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concourse | Petite Private Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,088 |
| Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 4 Bedroom Southwest | 4BR,3BA | $1,487 |
| 4061 McLaughlin Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 8910 Sepulveda Eastway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 12450 Culver Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Sea Isle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 12706 Venice Blvd | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playa Vista, CA and Nearby
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playa Vista area is the $2.44 price per square foot 12975 Agustin Pl Model at 12975 Agustin Pl, Unit 334 in the in the Blanco neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Playa Vista apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D Model at Matteson by Category starting at $1,411 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Venice Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Playa Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12975 Agustin Pl, Unit 334 | 12975 Agustin Pl | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.44 |
| Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 4253 S Centinela Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 8618 McConnell Ave, Unit 8618 | 8618 McConnell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 7749-7755 Saint Bernard St | 6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 3 Bedroom South | 3BR,3BA | $1.82 |
| The McLaughlin Avenue Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Short St | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 7123 Flight Ave, Unit 4 | 7123 Flight Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 7819 Talbert St | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Playa Vista Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Playa Vista?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Playa Vista is at Concourse listed at $1,088.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Playa Vista Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Playa Vista Apartment is $1,361 at Matteson by Category.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Playa Vista Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Playa Vista is starting from $2,350 at 4253 S Centinela Ave.
What is the most affordable Playa Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Playa Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stella CA and starts from $1,874.
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