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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $700 (74 Rentals)
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$1,650 - $1,900Studio Apartments Available Now
1434 Santa Monica Blvd
1434 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
1111 12th St
Santa MonicaCA90403
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Silvercrest Senior Residence
1530 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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$2,195 - $3,250Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1418 12th St
1418 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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$2,195 - $2,950Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Criterion Promenade
302 Arizona AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1524 15th St
Santa MonicaCA90404
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$2,300 - $2,9951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1814-1820 11th St
1814-1820 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
1010 Pico Blvd in Santa Monica. Walk to t...
1010 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
937 6th St in Santa Monica - North of Wilshire and 6 blocks to the beach!
937 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Studio Apartments | $2,974 | $1,650 | $5,080 |
| Wilshire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,864 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,889 | $2,840 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,187 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1122 6th St priced from $750. 1032 7th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1122 6th St | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 1032 7th St | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 937 6th St in Santa Monica - North of Wilshire and 6 blocks to the beach! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| 1217 9th St | Unit 13 | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| Criterion Promenade | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1418 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1517 11th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 1814-1820 11th St | 1814-2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $3.22 price per square foot P Model at 129 Marguerita Ave in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $5,800. The second greatest value Wilshire apartment is the Lower Unit Model at 537 Montana Ave starting at $4,275 with a $2.95 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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| 129 Marguerita Ave | P | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.22 |
| 537 Montana Ave | Lower Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.95 |
| 1137 12th St, Unit #9. 2 bedroom plus den | 1137 12th St | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| 1033 Euclid St, Unit 7 | 1033 Euclid St | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| ZVI Coast | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| 610 Montana Ave | 610 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 1245 10th Street | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 1913 11th St - TWO bedrooms AVAILABALE ! | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| 1617 California Ave, Unit 1 | 1617 California Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 1122 6th St | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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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 $2,300.
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 $5,859.
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 14 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 $1,387 which is $4,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire.
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