Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $750 (260 Rentals)

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property at 1823 12th St

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1823 12th St

Santa MonicaCA90404
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1254 14th St, Unit A
$1,895
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$1,895
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Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

1254 14th St, Unit A

1254 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1443 10th St, Unit B
$2,100
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$2,100
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1443 10th St, Unit B

1443 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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property at 933 6th St

$2,195 - $3,775

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933 6th St

Santa MonicaCA90403
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1437 10th St, Unit C
$2,200
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$2,200
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1437 10th St, Unit C

1437 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,657 - $4,816
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage
$2,675
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$2,675
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage

1229 23rd StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,856 - $12,162
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Junction Santa Monica
$2,899 - $4,208
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$2,899 - $4,208
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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property at 1419 15th St

$2,900

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$2,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1419 15th St, Unit 1419 15th St #1

1419 15th St
Santa MonicaCA90404

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Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

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. 1537 7th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1537 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1117 3rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
PICO, 1132-11360BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,875
1042-1048 17th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
1147 6th StJuniorStudio,1BA$2,095
Criterion PromenadeStudio AStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $3.09 price per square foot Two Bed TH Model at 16th Street in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Wilshire apartment is the Large Bright Front Remodeled 2x2 Model at Large Bright Front Remolded 2x2 Unit starting at $4,345 with a $3.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16th StreetTwo Bed TH2BR,3BA$3.09
Large Bright Front Remolded 2x2 UnitLarge Bright Front Remodeled 2x22BR,2BA$3.34
Monroe Manor1244 11th St 3/1.53BR,1.5BA$3.20
1122 Washington Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.41
North Euclid Luxury Investments LLC2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.30
Euclid Luxury Investments LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.40
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
507 California Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.27
EUCLID, 18371BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.81

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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 $2,095.

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 $3,552.

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 8 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 $988 which is $2,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire.

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