
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (100 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ocean Park area of Santa Monica.


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2436 3rd St, Unit B, Unit B

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3005 Main St, Unit 209, Unit 209

2635 5th St, Unit 1

2620 11th St, Unit 3

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736 Marine St

325 Bay St.

824 Pearl St, Unit D, Unit D

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1042 Pearl St, Unit A, Unit A

1037 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit ALowerFront, Unit ALowerFront
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The Wilson

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435 Raymond Ave, Unit 435, Unit 435

2638 4th St

1920 6th St, Unit SI FL3-ID77

Euclid Apartments

1315 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 5

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1315 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 5, Unit 5

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1352 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit E, Unit E

1823 7th St

Ocean Park Apartments
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2321 2nd St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear, Unit rear

Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC

733 Pier Ave

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733 Pier Ave, Unit C, Unit C

Belmar Apartments

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

2307 Ocean Ave

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

Ocean Park Apartments
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815 Ocean Park Blvd

2539 7th St #C

2928 4th St

828 Cedar St

1843 7th St

2624 6th Street

835 Ashland Ave

Bay on 6th

Beautiful Santa Monica Property

1044 Pacific St
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4TH2015

512 Ocean Park Blvd

533 Ashland

2925 4th Street

2513 Euclid St

RAYM507

227 Strand St

2701 11th St

829 Ocean Park Blvd

817 Hill St
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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 | $2,180 | $1,298 | $3,285 |
| Ocean Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $2,245 | $5,270 |
| Ocean Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,263 | $2,475 | $8,915 |
| Ocean Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,719 | $4,700 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 100 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 $1,298. 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 | JUNIOR STUDIO | Studio, | $1,298 |
| 30 Dudley Ave | Studio | Studio, | $1,298 |
| Fourth Avenue | Junior Studio With No Full Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Third Avenue Apartments | Efficiency A NO FULL KITCHEN | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 626 Rose Ave | Unit 4 | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| 2624 6th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Bay on 6th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,299 |
| 339 Vernon Ave | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Park, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Park area is the $3.41 price per square foot 1043 Pacific St Model at 1043 Pacific St, Unit 1 in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $5,450. The second greatest value Ocean Park apartment is the 920 Marine St Model at 920 Marine St, Unit 4 starting at $5,995 with a $4.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1043 Pacific St, Unit 1 | 1043 Pacific St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.41 |
| 920 Marine St, Unit 4 | 920 Marine St | 3BR,2BA | $4.00 |
| Ocean Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| 637 Flower Ave, Unit 2 | 637 Flower Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.18 |
| Euclid Apartments | 2BRUPG | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| 1037 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit ALowerFront | 1037 Ocean Park Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear | 3016 Ruskin St | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 825-829 Grant St | 2Bd 1Br | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC | R | 2BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 626 Rose Ave | Unit 4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
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 $2,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Park is 2624 6th Street which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Ocean Park costs $5,450.
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 13 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 $859 which is $4,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Park.
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