Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $700 (17 Rentals)

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property at 2325 Kansas Ave

$2,750

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2325 Kansas Ave, Unit 1

2325 Kansas Ave
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 1434 Santa Monica Blvd priced from $1,650. 1731 Pico Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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
1731 Pico BlvdUpper StudioStudio,1BA$1,750
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
01120SI0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,895
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,910

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

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $3.08 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 843 18th St in Santa Monica. Steps to Montana Ave! in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 1536 11th St Model at 1536 11th St, Unit 1536 starting at $3,795 with a $3.16 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.
843 18th St in Santa Monica. Steps to Montana Ave!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.08
1536 11th St, Unit 15361536 11th St2BR,1BA$3.16
1337 19th St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.63
12323 Texas Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.27
1450 S Centinela Ave, Unit 2bed1450 S Centinela Ave2BR,2BA$2.59
1212 Michigan Ave, Unit A1212 Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$2.74
1319 Wellesley Ave1062BR,2BA$3.06
1236 McClellan Dr52BR,1BA$2.89
2810 Exposition Blvd2810 Exposition Blvd2BR,1BA$3.06
2443 Arizona Ave2443 Arizona Ave1BR,1BA$3.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Santa Monica

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

There are currently 1595 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,224 to $32,000. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Santa Monica ranging from $790 to $44,000.

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 $790 to $44,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,471.

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