Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,300 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pico area of Santa Monica.

Ocean Park Boulevard

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

2508 30th St, Unit Studio Apartment

2001 - 2029 Olympic

1111 12th St

2122 Ocean Park Blvd

1418 12th St

2610-2612 Santa Monica Blvd
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2866 Exposition Blvd, Unit A

20th Street Luxury Investments LLC

2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

1524 15th St

1243 26th St

Santa Monica Palms

1814-1820 11th St
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2202-2206 20th St in Santa Monica! Near Ocean Park Blvd.

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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 | $3,067 | $1,595 | $5,080 |
| Pico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $1,750 | $6,945 |
| Pico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $2,595 | $9,475 |
| Pico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,523 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 77 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 Ocean Park Boulevard priced from $1,595. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park Boulevard | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 2001 - 2029 Olympic | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Wellesley Manor | 12 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 1418 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 2610-2612 Santa Monica Blvd | #1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 1517 11th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA
As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico area is the $3.17 price per square foot Apt. 10 Model at 2803 Arizona Ave in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Pico apartment is the 1033 Euclid St Model at 1033 Euclid St, Unit 7 starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2803 Arizona Ave | Apt. 10 | 3BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| 1033 Euclid St, Unit 7 | 1033 Euclid St | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 1802 Oak St, Unit 3 | 1802 Oak St | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 1813 12th St, Unit C | 1813 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1511 Yale St, Unit E | 1511 Yale St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.90 |
| 1913 11th St - TWO bedrooms AVAILABALE ! | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| 2021 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit Front Unit | 2021 Ocean Park Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 2226 S Carmelina Ave, Unit 2226 | 2226 S Carmelina Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 2430 20th St, Unit C | 2430 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 1455 9th Street | 31 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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 a cheap apartment in Pico?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pico is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pico?
The cheapest apartment in Pico is Wellesley Manor which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Pico costs $5,585.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pico?
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 8 regular apartments in Pico 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 Pico?
Cheap apartments in Pico have an average cost of $257 which is $5,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico.
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