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

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property at 2609 Euclid St

$2,995 - $3,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

2609 Euclid St

Santa MonicaCA90405
property at 2311 4th St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

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

2311 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
  • Utilities Included

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2307 Ocean Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Ocean Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2539 7th St #C
1 Bedroom Apartments

2539 7th St #C

2539 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2928 4th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2928 4th St

2928 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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828 Cedar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

828 Cedar St

828 Cedar StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2635 5th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2635 5th Street

2635 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2624 6th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2624 6th Street

2624 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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835 Ashland Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

835 Ashland Ave

835 Ashland AveSanta Monica, CA 90405

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1811 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1811 7th St

1811 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2620 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2620 11th St

2620 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1044 Pacific St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1044 Pacific St

1044 Pacific StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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825-829 Grant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

825-829 Grant St

825-829 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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4TH2015
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4TH2015

2015-2019 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2627 5th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2627 5th Street

2627 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2435 2nd Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2435 2nd Street

2435 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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512 Ocean Park Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

512 Ocean Park Blvd

512 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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533 Ashland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

533 Ashland

533 Ashland AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2828 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2828 3rd St

2828 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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422 Hill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

422 Hill St

422 Hill StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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RAYM507
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RAYM507

507 Raymond AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
property at 435 Raymond Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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435 1/2 Raymond Avenue Unit

435 Raymond Ave
Santa MonicaCA90405
property at 435 Raymond Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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435 Raymond Ave

Santa MonicaCA90405
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227 Strand St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Strand St

227 Strand StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2701 11th St
Studio Apartments

2701 11th St

2701 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2925 4th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2925 4th Street

2925 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 Dudley AveJUNIOR STUDIOStudio,$1,298
30 Dudley AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,498
Navy Street ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,950
1843 7th St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,275
2627 5th Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
2435 2nd Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
2925 4th Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,550
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
249 5th Ave, Unit 249249 5th Ave1BR,1BA$2.95
Euclid Apartments2BRUPG2BR,1BA$3.00
OCEANA ON 4THOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$3.68
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
512 Bay St, Unit 3512 Bay St2BR,1BA$4.06
3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear3016 Ruskin St1BR,1BA$3.47
1823 7th StModel2BR,1BA$4.14
m3231BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.71
2322 5th St1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$3.91
1843 7th St1BR/1BA1BR,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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