Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,300 (114 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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1825 Euclid St
$1,890 - $2,950
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$1,890 - $2,950

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1825 Euclid St

1825 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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736 Marine St
$2,250
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$2,250

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736 Marine St

736 Marine StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1042 Pearl St, Unit A
$2,450
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$2,450

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1042 Pearl St, Unit A

1042 Pearl StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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property at 2325 Kansas Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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2325 Kansas Ave, Unit 1

2325 Kansas Ave
Santa MonicaCA90404

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1017 Ocean Park Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

1017 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1837-1839 Euclid St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1837-1839 Euclid St

1837-1839 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1731 Pico Blvd
Studio Apartments

1731 Pico Blvd

1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1748 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1748 18th St

1748 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2535 Kansas Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2302 32nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Olympic Studios
Studio Apartments

Olympic Studios

2029 Olympic BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

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1517 18th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1517 18th Street

1517 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Ocean Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2539 7th St #C
1 Bedroom Apartments

2539 7th St #C

2539 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2403 Centinela Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2403 Centinela Ave

2403-2405 Centinela AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1827 Euclid St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1827 Euclid St

1827 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2346 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2346 20th St

2346 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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828 Cedar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

828 Cedar St

828 Cedar StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1831 Pearl St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1831 Pearl St

1831 Pearl StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2342 20th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2342 20th St

2342 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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Cheapest Available Sunset Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Ocean Park Boulevard priced from $1,650. 2001 - 2029 Olympic has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,910. Here are the most affordable Sunset Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocean Park BoulevardEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,650
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$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Park, CA

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Park area is the $2.82 price per square foot 819 Ocean Park Blvd Model at 819 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 4 in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Sunset Park apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Voral Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Pico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
819 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 4819 Ocean Park Blvd2BR,1.5BA$2.82
The Voral Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.50
2037 Stewart St, Unit 2037 1/22037 Stewart St1BR,1BA$3.37
Euclid Apartments2BRUPG2BR,1BA$3.00
2032 Delaware Ave, Unit C2032 Delaware Ave1BR,1BA$2.33
2240 28th St, Unit D2240 28th St2BR,1BA$3.41
3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear3016 Ruskin St1BR,1BA$3.47
3401 Ocean Park Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.20
2810 Exposition Blvd2810 Exposition Blvd2BR,1BA$3.06
2122 Ocean Park Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Park is under $2,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Park?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Park is 2122 Ocean Park Blvd which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Sunset Park costs $6,023.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Park?

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 22 regular apartments in Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Park have an average cost of $690 which is $5,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Park.

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