
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $2,100 (38 Rentals)


1517 11th St

1524 15th St

1814-1820 11th St

1234 10th St

1231 12th St

1122 6th St

1518 10th St

1837-1839 Euclid St
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1124 12th St

1001 19th St

1025 19th St

1102 11th St

1243 12th St

1417 11th St

1233 14th St

Lincoln SM

954 11th Street,
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1827 Euclid St

12TH ST., 1528

7th St.-1843

1219 California Ave

1311 15th St

1241 9th St in Santa Monica

1455 9th Street

303 California Ave, 3 blocks to the beach

1228 10th Street
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1938 Euclid St

1227 11th St

847 9th St

1129 Lincoln Blvd

843 Euclid St

1432 16th St, prime Santa Monica location

1443 11th St

15th Street Apartments
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1849 11th St

1313 14th St
Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Studio Apartments | $3,255 | $1,695 | $5,080 |
Wilshire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,026 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,902 | $2,840 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,359 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilshire, Santa Monica, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire is under $2,496.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire is 1122 6th St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Wilshire costs $5,841.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire?
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 13 regular apartments in Wilshire 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?
Cheap apartments in Wilshire have an average cost of $1,479 which is $4,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire.
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