
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,500 (91 Rentals)
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808 6th St

Silvercrest Senior Residence
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1507 16th St

1307-1313 17th St

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Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilshire Studio Apartments | $3,043 | $1,650 | $4,174 |
Wilshire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,590 | $2,100 | $5,590 |
Wilshire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,186 | $2,790 | $10,000+ |
Wilshire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,002 | $4,250 | $7,900 |
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Cheapest Available Wilshire Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1434 Santa Monica Blvd priced from $1,650. 1117 3rd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
1117 3rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
1412 W. 17th St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
808 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Lugano Apartments PR III LLC | Lugano Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,148 |
7th St.-1843 | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
1517 11th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
1311 15th St | 1 bd, 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
1938 Euclid St | Unit 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2020 Idaho Ave Model at 2020 Idaho Ave in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Wilshire apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 00537SA starting at $4,095 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2020 Idaho Ave | 2020 Idaho Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.30 |
00537SA | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
1321 California Ave | 2BED ; 2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
1034 9th St | Unit 5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
918 3rd St, Unit 9 | 918 3rd St | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
1121 26th St, Unit 1 | 1121 26th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
1307-1313 17th St | Clean Quaint | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
1115 Euclid St | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
1311 15th St | 1 bd, 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilshire?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilshire is at 1434 Santa Monica Blvd listed at $1,650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilshire Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilshire Apartment is $2,195 at 7th St.-1843.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilshire Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilshire is starting from $2,995 at Monroe Manor.
What is the most affordable Wilshire Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wilshire Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1863 10th St. and starts from $4,395.
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