Cheap Homes for Rent in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,500 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Pico area of Santa Monica.

property at 1530 S Centinela Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1530 S Centinela Ave, Unit 202

1530 S Centinela Ave
Los AngelesCA90025

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property at 1823 12th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1823 12th St

Santa MonicaCA90404
property at 2138 Stewart St

$2,280

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$2,280

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$2,280

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2138 Stewart St, Unit #5

2138 Stewart St
Santa MonicaCA90404

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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 1228-1232 15th St. priced from $1,495. Ocean Park Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Pico apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1228-1232 15th St.BachelorStudio,1BA$1,495
Ocean Park BoulevardEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,550
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1537 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pico area is the $3.20 price per square foot Two Bed TH Model at 16th Street in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,745. The second greatest value Pico apartment is the 2402 34th St Model at 2402 34th St, Unit A starting at $3,975 with a $2.97 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 TH2BR,3BA$3.20
2402 34th St, Unit A2402 34th St2BR,2.5BA$2.97
Monroe Manor1244 11th St 3/1.53BR,1.5BA$3.20
1540 Centinela Ave, Unit 1081540 Centinela Ave2BR,2.5BA$3.30
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
1230 25th St, Unit #11230 25th St2BR,2BA$3.03
2240 28th St, Unit D2240 28th St2BR,1BA$3.35
2810 Exposition Blvd2810 Exposition Blvd2BR,1BA$3.00
1820 9th St, Unit 41820 9th St2BR,1BA$3.49
2122 Ocean Park Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Pico

What type of rentals are currently available in Pico?

There are currently 1443 Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $24,000. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pico ranging from $1,500 to $14,999.

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 $1,500 to $14,999 with an average monthly rent of $5,191.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pico?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pico range from $1,224 to $24,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,500 to $14,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,950.

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