
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (110 Rentals)
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818 Cedar St, Unit 8

1843 7th St

325 Bay St.

1857 7th St, Unit G

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225 Bay St

2322 5th St

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2219 4th St, Unit 2

Euclid Apartments
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1823 7th St

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2321 2nd St, Unit #2

733 Pier Ave

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3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear

2609 Euclid St

2311 4th St, Unit 2311 4th st. 221

117 Pacific St

2421 2nd St, Unit B

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511A Strand St, Unit 511 A

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815 Ocean Park Blvd

2539 7th St #C

2928 4th St

828 Cedar St

2635 5th Street

2624 6th Street

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1811 7th St

2620 11th St

1044 Pacific St

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825-829 Grant St

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2627 5th Street

2435 2nd Street

512 Ocean Park Blvd

533 Ashland
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2828 3rd St

422 Hill St

RAYM507

2808 3rd St

435 Raymond Ave

435 1/2 Raymond Avenue Unit

435 Raymond Ave

227 Strand St

2701 11th St

2925 4th Street
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Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park Studio Apartments | $2,043 | $1,298 | $2,698 |
| Ocean Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $2,275 | $6,500 |
| Ocean Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,739 | $2,750 | $8,050 |
| Ocean Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,073 | $5,721 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 110 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 $1,498. 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,1BA | $1,498 |
| Navy Street Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 1843 7th St | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| 2627 5th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 2435 2nd Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 2925 4th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| 1857 7th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Park, CA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Park area is the $2.95 price per square foot 249 5th Ave Model at 249 5th Ave, Unit 249 in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Ocean Park apartment is the 2BRUPG Model at Euclid Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 5th Ave, Unit 249 | 249 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Euclid Apartments | 2BRUPG | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| OCEANA ON 4TH | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| 1857 7th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 512 Bay St, Unit 3 | 512 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| 3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear | 3016 Ruskin St | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 1823 7th St | Model | 2BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| m323 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| 2322 5th St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| 1843 7th St | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
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 $2,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Park is 1843 7th St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in Ocean Park costs $12,000.
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 5 regular apartments in Ocean Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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