Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Montana Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (198 Rentals)

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property at 1234 12th St

$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1234 12th St, Unit 5

1234 12th St
Santa MonicaCA90401

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1534 11th St
$2,191 - $3,535
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$2,191 - $3,535
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1534 11th St

1534 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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811 4th St
$2,350 - $2,500
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$2,350 - $2,500
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$2,350 - $2,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

811 4th St

811 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,495 - $3,828
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$2,488 - $3,821
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Living at Santa Monica
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$2,512 - $4,689
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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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919 17th St
$2,699 - $3,299
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$2,699 - $3,299
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919 17th St

919 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,899 - $6,998
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$2,892 - $6,991
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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property at 1130 9th St

$3,100

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$3,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1130 9th St, Unit 3

1130 9th St
Santa MonicaCA90403

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Cheapest Available Wilshire Montana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Montana area of Santa Monica, CA is a Studio unit found at 1117 3rd St priced from $1,591. 1015 2nd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Montana apartments for rent in Santa Monica, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1117 3rd StRestricrted Income StudioStudio,1BA$1,591
1015 2nd Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,598
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,748
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Monroe Manor1244 11th St StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
01120SI0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Criterion PromenadeStudio AStudio,1BA$2,095
1228 10th Street1+11BR,1BA$2,125
La Traviata1x11BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Montana, CA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Montana area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 960 17th Street - Apt 2 in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Wilshire Montana apartment is the J Model at 129 Marguerita Ave starting at $5,500 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Montana apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
960 17th Street - Apt 23 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.93
129 Marguerita AveJ3BR,2.5BA$3.06
Large Remodeled 2x2 Unit with Huge PatioLarge Remodeled 2x2 with Large Patio2BR,2BA$3.27
Santa Monica St. James3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.54
813 15th St, Unit E813 15th St2BR,2BA$3.50
Euclid St Apartments3x2R3BR,2BA$3.36
943 19th St, Unit 5943 19th St2BR,2BA$3.50
824 11th St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.54
1228 10th Street1+11BR,1BA$3.27
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Montana Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire Montana?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire Montana is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Montana?

The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Montana is 1228 10th Street which is listed at $2,125, while the average apartment in Wilshire Montana costs $5,428.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire Montana?

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 Wilshire Montana 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 Wilshire Montana?

Cheap apartments in Wilshire Montana have an average cost of $1,447 which is $3,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire Montana.

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