Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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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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1412 W. 17th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1412 W. 17th St

1412 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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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2683 34th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2683 34th St

2683 34th StSanta 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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2342 20th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2342 20th St

2342 20th 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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2106 Delaware Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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 $1,595. 1731 Pico Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Sunset Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocean Park BoulevardEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,595
1731 Pico BlvdUpper StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
2001 - 2029 OlympicStudio FlatStudio,1BA$1,910
Wellesley Manor121BR,1BA$2,100
2010 Ocean Park Blvd0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,255
1814-1820 11th St1814-21BR,1BA$2,300
17th Street Santa Monica1x11BR,1BA$2,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Park, CA

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Park area is the $3.16 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Ocean Park Apartments in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Sunset Park apartment is the 2318 10th St Model at 2318 10th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Ocean Park 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.
Ocean Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.16
2318 10th St, Unit 12318 10th St2BR,1BA$3.20
2452 S Centinela Ave, Unit 52452 S Centinela Ave2BR,2BA$3.49
1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.78
1913 11th St - TWO bedrooms AVAILABALE !2+22BR,2BA$3.06
Euclid Apartments2BRUPG2BR,1BA$3.13
The Gateway2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.33
2021 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit Front Unit2021 Ocean Park Blvd2BR,1BA$3.33
2866 Exposition Blvd, Unit A2866 Exposition Blvd1BR,1BA$3.46
1814-1820 11th St1814-21BR,1BA$3.54

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 $2,499.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Park is Wellesley Manor which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Sunset Park costs $5,099.

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 11 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 $655 which is $4,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Park.

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