Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,200 (72 Rentals)

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1948 20th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1948 20th St

1948 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1412 17th St
Studio Apartments

1412 17th St

1412 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1124 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1124 12th St

1124 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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Yale Apartments
Studio Apartments

Yale Apartments

1328 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1307 15th St
Studio Apartments

1307 15th St

1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1118 11th Street
Studio Apartments

1118 11th Street

1118 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1001 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 19th St

1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1025 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 19th St

1025 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1731 Pico Blvd
Studio Apartments

1731 Pico Blvd

1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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928-934 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

928-934 12th St

928-934 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
Studio Apartments

1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1102 11th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1102 11th St

1102 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Olympic Studios
Studio Apartments

Olympic Studios

2029 Olympic BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

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833 11th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

833 11th St

833 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1517 18th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1517 18th Street

1517 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1243 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 12th St

1243 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1111 Berkeley St
Studio Apartments

1111 Berkeley St

1111 Berkeley StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1417 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1417 11th St

1417 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1233 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1233 14th St

1233 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1827 Euclid St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1827 Euclid St

1827 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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12TH ST., 1528
1 Bedroom Apartments

12TH ST., 1528

1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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1831 Pearl St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1831 Pearl St

1831 Pearl StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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HARV1432
Studio Apartments

HARV1432

1432 Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1326 Stanford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1326 Stanford St

1326 Stanford StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1257 9th St
Studio Apartments

1257 9th St

1257 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1219 California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1219 California Ave

1219 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2106 Delaware Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1201 Idaho Ave
Studio Apartments

1201 Idaho Ave

1201 Idaho AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2019 Virginia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2019 Virginia Ave

2019 Virginia AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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 Studio unit found at 1412 17th St priced from $1,645. 1434 Santa Monica Blvd 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1412 17th St1412 W 17th StreetStudio,1BA$1,645
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1118 11th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
01427AM1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Olympic StudiosStudio AStudio,1BA$1,931
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,942
1141 24th St11BR,1BA$1,980
Criterion PromenadeStudio AStudio,1BA$2,095
Santa Monica BiltmoreStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $2.46 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 12323 Texas Ave in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $3,448. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 2x2 Model at 832 11th St starting at $4,084 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12323 Texas Ave3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.46
832 11th St2x22BR,2BA$3.14
1132 16th St, Unit 51132 16th St2BR,2BA$3.04
Berkeley Apartments2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$3.13
1111 Washington Ave, Unit 3031111 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.72
1544 9th St2x12BR,1BA$2.81
01120SI2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.66
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
1141 24th St11BR,1BA$2.64
01427AM1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92

Getting Around the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mid City Santa Monica is at 1412 17th St listed at $1,645.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Santa Monica Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Santa Monica Apartment is $1,895 at 01427AM.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mid City Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid City Santa Monica is starting from $2,700 at 1353 S. Carmelina Ave (UDA08).

What is the most affordable Mid City Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mid City Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 12323 Texas Ave and starts from $3,448.

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