Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,600 (11 Rentals)

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property at 2325 Kansas Ave

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2325 Kansas Ave, Unit 16

2325 Kansas Ave
Santa MonicaCA90404
property at 1419 15th St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

1419 15th St, Unit 1419 15th St #1

1419 15th St
Santa MonicaCA90404

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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 s3222 priced from $1,490. 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
s32220BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,490
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

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

As of August 30, 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 Large Bright Front Remodeled 2x2 Model at Large Bright Front Remolded 2x2 Unit starting at $4,345 with a $3.34 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.
16th StreetTwo Bed TH2BR,3BA$3.09
Large Bright Front Remolded 2x2 UnitLarge Bright Front Remodeled 2x22BR,2BA$3.34
Monroe Manor1244 11th St 3/1.53BR,1.5BA$3.20
1424 Berkeley St, Unit 51424 Berkeley St2BR,1BA$2.80
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
North Euclid Luxury Investments LLC2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.30
Stanford2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.10
1440 S Centinela Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
1310 Wellesley Ave1x11BR,1BA$3.25
EUCLID, 18371BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Santa Monica

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

There are currently 1599 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $24,000. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Santa Monica ranging from $1,600 to $44,900.

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 $1,600 to $44,900 with an average monthly rent of $7,512.

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 $1,224 to $24,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,150 to $14,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,950.

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