Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $750 (199 Rentals)

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1823 19th St
$1,700 - $3,000
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$1,700 - $3,000
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1823 19th St

1823 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1254 14th St, Unit A
$1,895
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$1,895
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1254 14th St, Unit A

1254 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1437 10th St, Unit C
$2,200
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$2,200
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1437 10th St, Unit C

1437 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1842 22nd St
$2,395 - $2,400
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$2,395 - $2,400
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1842 22nd St

1842 22nd StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage
$2,675
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$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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$2,745 - $7,511
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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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$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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1228 15th St
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1228 15th St

1228 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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3222 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1537 7th
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1537 7th

1537 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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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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1124 12th St
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1124 12th St

1124 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1120 6th
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1120 6th

1120 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403

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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 1228 15th St priced from $1,295. 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
1228 15th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1537 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1042-1048 17th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,942
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 August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $3.09 price per square foot Two Bed TH Model at 16th Street in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 1244 11th St 3/1.5 Model at Monroe Manor starting at $3,995 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Pico 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 TH2BR,3BA$3.09
Monroe Manor1244 11th St 3/1.53BR,1.5BA$3.20
1326 Wellesley Ave, Unit Z1326 Wellesley Ave2BR,2BA$3.20
1310 Wellesley Ave2x22BR,2BA$3.18
1424 Berkeley St, Unit 51424 Berkeley St2BR,1BA$2.80
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
1540 Centinela Ave, Unit 1081540 Centinela Ave2BR,2.5BA$3.10
1440 S Centinela Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
La Playa 07-SM1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.94
EUCLID, 18371BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.00

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 $2,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mid City Santa Monica is 1228 15th St which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Mid City Santa Monica costs $3,640.

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 13 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 $1,198 which is $2,442 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Santa Monica.

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