
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Montana Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $700 (73 Rentals)
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123 California Ave

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

1517 11th St

Criterion Promenade

300 California Ave

Silvercrest Senior Residence

1524 15th St

1217 9th St

1437 1443 9th St
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1418 12th St

225 Montana Ave

La Traviata

Total Monthly Price
1517 9th St

1231 12th St

1814-1820 11th St

1432 16th St

1122 6th St

PR SM Livorno LLC

1015 2nd Street
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1124 12th St

1042 6th St

1117 3rd St

The Sovereign

1307 15th St

1218 6th St

1001 19th St

937 6th St in Santa Monica - North of Wilshire and 6 blocks to the beach!

1025 19th St

838 7th St
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Lincoln SM

928-934 12th St

1102 11th St

1243 12th St

833 11th St

1118 11th Street

1417 11th St

3RD927

1233 14th St

907 Lincoln Blvd
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810-812 7th St

1147 6th St

1412 W. 17th St

808 6th St

VRS Portofino LLC

PR SM Verona LLC

12TH ST., 1528

Casa Hermosa

427 Montana

1257 9th St
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Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire Montana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Montana Studio Apartments | $3,129 | $1,550 | $4,880 |
| Wilshire Montana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $1,500 | $6,945 |
| Wilshire Montana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,991 | $2,875 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire Montana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,772 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilshire Montana Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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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 Avalon Apartments of Santa Monica priced from $1,500. 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 Wilshire Montana apartments for rent in Santa Monica, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Apartments of Santa Monica | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1015 2nd Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,698 |
| 1517 11th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1118 11th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 1412 W. 17th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Criterion Promenade | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 1217 9th St | Unit 9 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1437 1443 9th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1418 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Montana, CA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Montana area is the $3.06 price per square foot J Model at 129 Marguerita Ave in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Wilshire Montana apartment is the Large Remodeled 2x2 with Large Patio Model at Large Remodeled 2x2 Unit with Huge Patio starting at $4,475 with a $3.44 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Marguerita Ave | J | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.06 |
| Large Remodeled 2x2 Unit with Huge Patio | Large Remodeled 2x2 with Large Patio | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| 20th Street Luxury Investments LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 1033 Euclid St, Unit 7 | 1033 Euclid St | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 1023 21st St, Unit 3 | 1023 21st St | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| 1034 9th St | Unit 10 | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 1245 10th Street | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 907 14th St, Unit # 2 | 907 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 1014 14th St, Unit 1 | 1014 14th St | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
| 1617 California Ave, Unit 1 | 1617 California Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
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 $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Montana?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Montana is 1412 W. 17th St which is listed at $2,045, while the average apartment in Wilshire Montana costs $5,749.
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 5 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 $1,252 which is $4,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire Montana.
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