Cheap Homes for Rent in Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 1844 18th St

$1,700 - $3,700

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1844 18th St

Santa MonicaCA90404
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$2,138 - $3,450

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1538 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocean Park BoulevardEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,595
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,995
Wellesley Manor121BR,1BA$2,100
1418 12th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA

As of December 20, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2803 Arizona AveApt. 103BR,2BA$3.17
1033 Euclid St, Unit 71033 Euclid St2BR,2BA$2.75
1802 Oak St, Unit 31802 Oak St2BR,1BA$2.59
1813 12th St, Unit C1813 12th St2BR,1BA$3.33
1511 Yale St, Unit E1511 Yale St2BR,1.5BA$2.90
1245 10th StreetTwo Bed2BR,1BA$3.40
1913 11th St - TWO bedrooms AVAILABALE !2+22BR,2BA$3.11
2021 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit Front Unit2021 Ocean Park Blvd2BR,1BA$3.33
2226 S Carmelina Ave, Unit 22262226 S Carmelina Ave1BR,1BA$3.22
1617 California Ave, Unit 11617 California Ave1BR,1BA$3.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Pico

What type of rentals are currently available in Pico?

There are currently 1457 Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $30,000. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pico ranging from $850 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pico?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pico ranges from $850 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,881.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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