
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $596 (93 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ocean Park area of Santa Monica.


519 Hill St, Unit 06

818 Cedar St

519 Hill St, Unit 04

519 Hill St, Unit 03

660 Ocean Park Blvd

Belmar Apartments

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

2307 Ocean Ave

2926 Glenn Ave
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2928 4th St

828 Cedar St

2635 5th Street

2624 6th Street

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1044 Pacific St

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435 Raymond Ave

435 Raymond Ave

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524 Raymond Ave.

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533 Ashland

2828 3rd St

325 Bay St.

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m323

422 Hill St

227 Strand St
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2621 5th St

829 Ocean Park Blvd

1857 7th St

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323 Bicknell

225 Bay St

2322 5th St

717 Strand Street
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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 | $2,030 | $1,298 | $2,698 |
| Ocean Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $2,650 | $6,300 |
| Ocean Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,062 | $2,498 | $10,000+ |
| Ocean Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,099 | $5,295 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 93 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 |
| 626 Rose Ave | Unit 4 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 116 Rose Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 53 Paloma & 415,417 Pacific Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 2435 2nd Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 524 Raymond Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 2627 5th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Fourth Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Park, CA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Park area is the $3.66 price per square foot 712 Pacific St Model at 712 Pacific St, Unit 712 Pacific St. #2 Santa Monica CA 90405 in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Ocean Park apartment is the 2624 5th St Model at 2624 5th St, Unit 6 starting at $3,500 with a $3.62 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 712 Pacific St, Unit 712 Pacific St. #2 Santa Monica CA 90405 | 712 Pacific St | 3BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| 2624 5th St, Unit 6 | 2624 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| OCEANA ON 4TH | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| 1857 7th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 2002 4th St, Unit 208 | 2002 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| Fourth Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 116 Rose Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| m323 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| 524 Raymond Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| 626 Rose Ave | Unit 4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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 $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Park is 2435 2nd Street which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Ocean Park costs $3,650.
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 7 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 $339 which is $3,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Park.
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