Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,200 (52 Rentals)

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1948 20th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1948 20th St

1948 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1412 17th St
Studio Apartments

1412 17th St

1412 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1124 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1124 12th St

1124 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Yale Apartments
Studio Apartments

Yale Apartments

1328 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404

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2535 Kansas Ave
Studio Apartments

2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1307 15th St
Studio Apartments

1307 15th St

1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1001 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 19th St

1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1025 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 19th St

1025 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2302 32nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1731 Pico Blvd
Studio Apartments

1731 Pico Blvd

1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1517 18th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1517 18th Street

1517 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1243 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 12th St

1243 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404

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1417 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1417 11th St

1417 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1233 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1233 14th St

1233 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2403 Centinela Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2403 Centinela Ave

2403-2405 Centinela AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1827 Euclid St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1827 Euclid St

1827 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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7th St.-1843
1 Bedroom Apartments

7th St.-1843

1843 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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12TH ST., 1528
1 Bedroom Apartments

12TH ST., 1528

1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2346 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2346 20th St

2346 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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1831 Pearl St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1831 Pearl St

1831 Pearl StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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HARV1432
Studio Apartments

HARV1432

1432 Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1257 9th St
Studio Apartments

1257 9th St

1257 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2342 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2342 20th St

2342 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2106 Delaware Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1219 California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1219 California Ave

1219 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2439 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2439 Oak St

2439 Oak StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2019 Virginia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2019 Virginia Ave

2019 Virginia AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1242 Harvard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1242 Harvard St

1242 Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1908 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1908 11th St

1908 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Cheapest Available Pico Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pico area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1412 17th St priced from $1,645. 1434 Santa Monica Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Pico apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1412 17th St1412 W 17th StreetStudio,1BA$1,645
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Olympic StudiosStudio AStudio,1BA$1,931
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,942
1141 24th St11BR,1BA$1,980
2015 17th St2015 1/22BR,1BA$2,050
1517 11th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico area is the $2.81 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Ascent at 2512 Kansas Apartments in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Pico apartment is the 2336 34th St Model at 2336 34th St, Unit 5 starting at $3,950 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Pico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pico apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascent at 2512 Kansas Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.81
2336 34th St, Unit 52336 34th St2BR,2BA$3.24
1124 21st St, Unit 41124 21st St2BR,2BA$3.08
1132 16th St, Unit 51132 16th St2BR,2BA$3.04
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
1434 12th St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.23
944 21st St, Unit C944 21st St1BR,1BA$3.21
2122 Ocean Park Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
1141 24th St11BR,1BA$2.64
2015 17th St2015 1/22BR,1BA$2.93

Getting Around the Pico Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pico Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pico?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pico is at 1412 17th St listed at $1,645.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico Apartment is $1,980 at 1141 24th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pico Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pico is starting from $2,050 at 2015 17th St.

What is the most affordable Pico Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pico Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1247 17th St and starts from $3,500.

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