Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 1844 18th St

1844 18th St

Santa MonicaCA90404
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1538 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401
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1217 9th 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 Studio unit found at Bundy 1435 JVG priced from $1,650. 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
Bundy 1435 JVG0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
12120 Rochester AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1522 N Harvard StStudio + 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,755
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,995

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

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $2.97 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Amherst Rochester by Wiseman in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $5,695. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 834 12th St Model at 834 12th St starting at $5,495 with a $3.05 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.
Amherst Rochester by Wiseman4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$2.97
834 12th St834 12th St3BR,1.5BA$3.05
1552 Berkeley St3BD/3BA3BR,3BA$3.16
1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 61222 McClellan Dr2BR,2BA$2.43
1122 6th St3012BR,2BA$2.88
1033 Euclid St, Unit 71033 Euclid St2BR,2BA$2.75
1111 Washington Ave, Unit 3031111 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.72
FelixB42BR,2BA$3.11
1424 Berkeley St, Unit 51424 Berkeley St2BR,1BA$2.80
1129 Lincoln Blvd1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Santa Monica

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

There are currently 1600 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $30,000. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $20,900.

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 $850 to $20,900 with an average monthly rent of $7,823.

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 $3,850 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $10,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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