
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,200 (80 Rentals)
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1434 Santa Monica Blvd

2508 30th St, Unit Studio Apartment

2418 32nd St, Unit Guest House

2001 - 2029 Olympic

1111 12th St
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2122 Ocean Park Blvd

1418 12th St

Santa Monica Palms

2610-2612 Santa Monica Blvd

1243 26th St
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2601 20th St

1327 23rd St

2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

1523 11th St

1010 Pico Blvd in Santa Monica. Walk to t
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Pico, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pico?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Studio Apartments | $3,027 | $1,695 | $5,205 | 
| Pico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,554 | $1,825 | $7,300 | 
| Pico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,625 | $1,250 | $9,200 | 
| Pico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,505 | $3,095 | $10,000+ | 
| Pico 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,122 | $3,295 | $6,950 | 
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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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. 1522 N Harvard St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,755. Here are the most affordable Pico apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 | 
| 1522 N Harvard St | Studio + 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,755 | 
| 1412 W. 17th St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,775 | 
| 2001 - 2029 Olympic | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,995 | 
| Lugano Apartments PR III LLC | Lugano Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,146 | 
| 1418 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA
As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico area is the $3.19 price per square foot 3BD/3BA Model at 1552 Berkeley St in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $5,100. The second greatest value Pico apartment is the Apt. 10 Model at 2803 Arizona Ave starting at $4,695 with a $3.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1552 Berkeley St | 3BD/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $3.19 | 
| 2803 Arizona Ave | Apt. 10 | 3BR,2BA | $3.31 | 
| 1033 Euclid St, Unit 7 | 1033 Euclid St | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 | 
| 1424 Berkeley St, Unit 5 | 1424 Berkeley St | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 | 
| La Playa 07-SM | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 | 
| 1754 | Standand Unit | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 | 
| 2122 Ocean Park Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 | 
| 2430 20th St, Unit C | 2430 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 | 
| 1044 Pacific St | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 | 
| 1115 Euclid St | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 | 
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 1434 Santa Monica Blvd listed at $1,650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico Apartment is $2,245 at 1412 W. 17th 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 $2,690 at 1754.
What is the most affordable Pico Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pico Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1427 15th St and starts from $4,500.
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