Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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property at 1437 11th St

1437 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 1128 10th St

1128 10th St

Santa MonicaCA90403

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 1412 17th St priced from $1,645. 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
1412 17th St1412 W 17th StreetStudio,1BA$1,645
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1118 11th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
01427AM1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Olympic StudiosStudio AStudio,1BA$1,931

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

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $2.46 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 12323 Texas Ave in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $3,448. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 2x2 Model at 832 11th St starting at $4,084 with a $3.14 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.
12323 Texas Ave3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.46
832 11th St2x22BR,2BA$3.14
Berkeley Apartments2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$3.13
1132 16th St, Unit 51132 16th St2BR,2BA$3.04
1544 9th St2x12BR,1BA$2.81
1111 Washington Ave, Unit 3031111 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.72
01120SI2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.66
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
1141 24th St11BR,1BA$2.64
01427AM1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Santa Monica

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

There are currently 1598 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $9,649. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $20,850.

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 $20,850 with an average monthly rent of $8,262.

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 $1,200 to $7,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,000 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,495.

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