Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $700 (205 Rentals)

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1254 14th St, Unit A
$1,800
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$1,800
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Studio Apartment Available Jul 11

1254 14th St, Unit A

1254 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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$2,600

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2325 Kansas Ave, Unit 1

2325 Kansas Ave
Santa MonicaCA90404

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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage
$2,675
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage

1229 23rd StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,708 - $7,740
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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3131 Arizona Ave, Unit A
$2,800
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3131 Arizona Ave, Unit A

3131 Arizona AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1122 6th St
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1122 6th St

1122 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1837-1839 Euclid St
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1837-1839 Euclid St

1837-1839 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1731 Pico Blvd
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1731 Pico Blvd

1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1522 N Harvard St
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1522 N Harvard St

1522 N Harvard StSanta 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 1434 Santa Monica Blvd priced from $1,650. 1120 6th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Mid City Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1120 6th0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1042-1048 17th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,910
1427 Amherst Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Quo Vadis 08-LA1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
1147 6th StJuniorStudio,1BA$2,095
Criterion PromenadeStudio AStudio,1BA$2,095

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

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $3.06 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at 16th Street in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1132-1142 Princeton Street starting at $3,950 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Northeast 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.
16th StreetTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
1132-1142 Princeton Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.45
Monroe Manor1244 11th St 3/1.53BR,1.5BA$3.04
12323 Texas Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.17
1330 Centinela Ave2Bd+2Ba2BR,2BA$2.63
1440 S Centinela Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
2032 Delaware Ave, Unit C2032 Delaware Ave1BR,1BA$2.33
1116 14th St, Unit C1116 14th St1BR,1BA$2.99
1427 Amherst Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
2810 Exposition Blvd2810 Exposition Blvd2BR,1BA$3.06

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 $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?

The cheapest apartment in Mid City Santa Monica is 1427 Amherst Ave which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Mid City Santa Monica costs $5,822.

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 7 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 $938 which is $4,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Santa Monica.

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