
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $700 (84 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mid City Santa Monica area of Santa Monica.


2001 - 2029 Olympic

Santa Monica Biltmore

1418 12th St

Criterion Promenade

2610-2612 Santa Monica Blvd
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Mid City Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid City Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,117 | $1,650 | $5,080 |
| Mid City Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $1,995 | $6,945 |
| Mid City Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,730 | $2,595 | $9,500 |
| Mid City Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,545 | $3,595 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mid City Santa Monica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1122 6th St priced from $750. Bundy 1435 JVG has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Mid City Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1122 6th St | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Bundy 1435 JVG | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1731 Pico Blvd | Upper Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 2001 - 2029 Olympic | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Santa Monica Biltmore | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| 1217 9th St | Unit 13 | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| Criterion Promenade | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1418 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA
As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $2.87 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Amherst Rochester by Wiseman in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the Townhouse Model at 1337 South Bundy Drive starting at $3,995 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Brentwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Rochester by Wiseman | 4 Beds, 3 Baths | 4BR,3BA | $2.87 |
| 1337 South Bundy Drive | Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.15 |
| 1033 Euclid St, Unit 7 | 1033 Euclid St | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Felix | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| 1511 Yale St, Unit E | 1511 Yale St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.90 |
| 1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 1440 Centinela Ave, Unit Apt 6 | 1440 Centinela Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
| 1327 Berkeley St, Unit 03 | 1327 Berkeley St | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 2328 Virginia Ave, Unit B | 2328 Virginia Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
| 1122 6th St | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City Santa Monica Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid City Santa Monica is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Mid City Santa Monica is 1122 6th St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Mid City Santa Monica costs $5,340.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City Santa Monica?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Mid City Santa Monica that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?
Cheap apartments in Mid City Santa Monica have an average cost of $1,167 which is $4,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Santa Monica.
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