Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1538 11th St

$2,138 - $3,450

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1538 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1122 6th St1011BR,1BA$750
Bundy 1435 JVG0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1731 Pico BlvdUpper StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,995

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

As of January 07, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amherst Rochester by Wiseman4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$2.87
1337 South Bundy DriveTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.15
1033 Euclid St, Unit 71033 Euclid St2BR,2BA$2.75
1034 9th StUnit 102BR,2BA$3.20
1511 Yale St, Unit E1511 Yale St2BR,1.5BA$2.90
1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.78
1440 Centinela Ave, Unit Apt 61440 Centinela Ave2BR,2BA$3.19
2328 Virginia Ave, Unit B2328 Virginia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.88
1226 25th St, Unit One bedroom one bathroom1226 25th St1BR,1BA$2.99
1122 6th St1011BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Santa Monica

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid City Santa Monica?

There are currently 1593 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $30,000. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $36,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid City Santa Monica?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid City Santa Monica ranges from $850 to $36,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,106.

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