Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,200 (182 Rentals)

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property at 1823 12th St

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1823 12th St

Santa MonicaCA90404
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1254 14th St, Unit A
$1,800
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$1,800
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Studio Apartment Available Jul 11

1254 14th St, Unit A

1254 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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property at 2325 Kansas Ave

$2,600

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$2,600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2325 Kansas Ave, Unit 1

2325 Kansas Ave
Santa MonicaCA90404
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage
$2,675
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage

1229 23rd StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,856 - $4,232
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta 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 1434 Santa Monica Blvd priced from $1,650. 1517 11th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Pico apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1042-1048 17th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,910
2122 Ocean Park Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,195
2622 28th St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,225
1824 16th St in Santa Monica1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pico area is the $3.06 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at 16th Street in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Pico apartment is the 1244 11th St 3/1.5 Model at Monroe Manor starting at $3,800 with a $3.04 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.
16th StreetTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Monroe Manor1244 11th St 3/1.53BR,1.5BA$3.04
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.40
The Voral Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.50
1230 25th St1230 25th St2BR,2BA$3.23
1116 14th St, Unit C1116 14th St1BR,1BA$2.99
2032 Delaware Ave, Unit C2032 Delaware Ave1BR,1BA$2.33
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.75
2810 Exposition Blvd2810 Exposition Blvd2BR,1BA$3.06
2122 Ocean Park Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.02

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 Ocean Park Boulevard listed at $1,500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico Apartment is $1,995 at 2122 Ocean Park Blvd.

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 $2,695 at 1711 Delaware Ave.

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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