Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Mid City Santa Monica area of Santa Monica.

property at 1234 12th St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1234 12th St, Unit 5

1234 12th St
Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 1217 9th St

$2,375 - $2,400

Studio Rentals

Available Now

1217 9th St

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 2023 Cloverfield Blvd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 21

2023 Cloverfield Blvd, Unit F

2023 Cloverfield Blvd
Santa MonicaCA90404
property at 1440 23rd St

$2,575

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$2,575

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$2,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 23rd St, Unit 101

1440 23rd St
Santa MonicaCA90404
property at 1437 11th St

$2,495 - $2,595

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1437 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 818 19th St

$2,765

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$2,765

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 4

818 19th St

Santa MonicaCA90403

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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. 1517 11th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1731 Pico BlvdUpper StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,910
01120SI0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995

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

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 960 17th Street - Apt 2 in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Amherst Rochester by Wiseman starting at $4,995 with a $2.94 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.
960 17th Street - Apt 23 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.93
Amherst Rochester by Wiseman3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$2.94
1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 61222 McClellan Dr2BR,2BA$2.54
1909 22nd St, Unit 31909 22nd St3BR,2BA$1.28
1458 Berkeley St12BR,1.5BA$3.04
12323 Texas Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.27
1337 19th St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.72
1450 S Centinela Ave, Unit 2bed1450 S Centinela Ave2BR,2BA$3.20
1212 Michigan Ave, Unit A1212 Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$2.74
1236 McClellan Dr52BR,1BA$3.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Santa Monica

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

There are currently 1603 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $32,000. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $49,500.

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 $49,500 with an average monthly rent of $16,886.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mid City Santa Monica?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mid City Santa Monica range from $1,600 to $32,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $23,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,995.

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