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$1,650 - $1,900Studio Apartments Available Now
1434 Santa Monica Blvd
1434 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,500 (93 Rentals)
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$1,850Studio Apartment Available Now
1233 22nd St, Unit 1233 22nd st Unit b
1233 22nd StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1111 12th St
Santa MonicaCA90403
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Silvercrest Senior Residence
1530 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1418 12th St
1418 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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$2,397 - $5,948Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gibson Santa Monica
1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
915 Ocean Ave
Santa MonicaCA90403
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$2,4991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
17th Street Santa Monica
1531 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1814-1820 11th St
1814-1820 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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844 6th St
Santa MonicaCA90403
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1010 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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 | $2,978 | $1,695 | $5,080 |
| Wilshire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,627 | $2,100 | $6,945 |
| Wilshire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,136 | $2,790 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,341 | $4,750 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 93 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 Studio unit found at 1434 Santa Monica Blvd priced from $1,650. 1418 12th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1434 Santa Monica Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1418 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 123 California Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,198 |
| 1217 9th St | Unit 11 | Studio,1BA | $2,225 |
| 1517 11th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 1129 Lincoln Blvd | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Lugano Apartments PR III LLC | Lugano Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,359 |
| 20th Street Luxury Investments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA
As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $2.88 price per square foot 301 Model at 1122 6th St in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Wilshire 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1122 6th St | 301 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Large Remodeled 2x2 Unit with Huge Patio | Large Remodeled 2x2 with Large Patio | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| 1033 Euclid St, Unit 7 | 1033 Euclid St | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 1111 Washington Ave, Unit 303 | 1111 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 610 Montana Ave | 610 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1034 9th St | 2 BD 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 1245 10th Street | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 1754 | Standand Unit | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 1617 California Ave, Unit 1 | 1617 California Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 1129 Lincoln Blvd | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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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 $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire is 1517 11th St which is listed at $2,250, 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 9 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 $1,291 which is $4,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire.
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