
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (129 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ocean Park area of Santa Monica.


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3005 Main St, Unit 209

825-829 Grant St

229 Bicknell Ave

325 Bay St.

820 Pearl St, Unit C

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824 Pearl St, Unit D

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1042 Pearl St, Unit A

225 Bay St

2103 3rd St
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710 Copeland Ct, Unit A

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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926

Euclid Apartments

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2219 4th St, Unit 2

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1352 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit E

1823 7th St

Pacific Apartments

733 Pier Ave

Ocean Park Apartments

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2321 2nd St, Unit #2
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The Wilson

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3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

730 Cedar St, Unit Apt C

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1322 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 1/2

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511A Strand St, Unit 511 A

117 Pacific St

3111 4th Street

1930 Ocean Ave

300 Bay Street, Unit 14
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Belmar Apartments

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

2307 Ocean Ave

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

Ocean Park Apartments

815 Ocean Park Blvd

2539 7th St #C

2928 4th St

828 Cedar St

2635 5th Street
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1843 7th St

Bay on 6th

2624 6th Street

835 Ashland Ave

2620 11th St

1044 Pacific St

Beautiful Santa Monica Property

4TH2015

512 Ocean Park Blvd

533 Ashland
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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 | $2,249 | $1,298 | $3,065 |
| Ocean Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,300 | $5,270 |
| Ocean Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,888 | $2,750 | $8,570 |
| Ocean Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,724 | $5,450 | $5,999 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 129 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 |
| Third Avenue Apartments | Efficiency A NO FULL KITCHEN | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 626 Rose Ave | Unit 4 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 2635 5th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Bay on 6th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
| Vernon Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Park, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Park area is the $3.81 price per square foot 1007 Pacific St Model at 1007 Pacific St, Unit A in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $4,950. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1007 Pacific St, Unit A | 1007 Pacific St | 2BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Ocean Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| 3111 4th Street | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Euclid Apartments | 2BRUPG | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 1857 7th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear | 3016 Ruskin St | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Fourth Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Pacific Apartments | P | 2BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| 626 Rose Ave | Unit 4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
| Vernon Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
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 $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Park is 2635 5th Street which is listed at $2,195, while the average apartment in Ocean Park costs $5,724.
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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