Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (6 Rentals)
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101 Dudley Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park Studio Apartments | $2,124 | $1,298 | $3,200 |
| Ocean Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $2,350 | $6,005 |
| Ocean Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $2,850 | $6,205 |
| Ocean Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,387 | $5,099 | $9,800 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ocean Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 101 Dudley Ave priced from $1,198. 30 Dudley Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here are the most affordable Ocean Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Dudley Ave | Micro Studio | Studio, | $1,198 |
| 30 Dudley Ave | Studio | Studio, | $1,298 |
| 325 Bay St. | 121 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Park, CA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Park area is the $3.38 price per square foot 340 Rennie Ave Model at 340 Rennie Ave, Unit Bungalow #2 in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $5,825. The second greatest value Ocean Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Ocean Park Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Ocean Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Rennie Ave, Unit Bungalow #2 | 340 Rennie Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.38 |
| Ocean Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| 253 5th Ave, Unit 253 | 253 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 2318 10th St, Unit 1 | 2318 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Euclid Apartments | 2BRUPG | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Park Beverly | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $3.77 |
| 3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear | 3016 Ruskin St | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| Third Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| 610 Pier Ave, Unit B | 610 Pier Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| 649 Flower Ave, Unit Front House | 649 Flower Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocean Park is under $2,471.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Park is 325 Bay St. which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Ocean Park costs $5,562.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Ocean Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ocean Park?
Cheap apartments in Ocean Park have an average cost of $390 which is $5,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Park.
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