Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (226 Rentals)

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1534 11th St
$2,138 - $3,450
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$2,138 - $3,450
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1534 11th St

1534 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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811 4th St
$2,350 - $2,500
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$2,350 - $2,500
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811 4th St

811 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,406 - $4,117
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Living at Santa Monica
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$2,512 - $4,689
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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,537 - $5,725
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$2,537 - $5,725
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1813 12th St, Unit G, Unit G
$2,595
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1813 12th St, Unit G, Unit G

1813 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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919 17th St
$2,699 - $3,299
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$2,699 - $3,299
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919 17th St

919 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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$2,765

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818 19th St

Santa MonicaCA90403
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,859 - $7,147
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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 1117 3rd St priced from $1,591. 1015 2nd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1117 3rd StRestricrted Income StudioStudio,1BA$1,591
1015 2nd Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,598
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,748
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Monroe Manor1244 11th St StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
01120SI0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Criterion PromenadeStudio AStudio,1BA$2,095
1228 10th Street1+11BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 960 17th Street - Apt 2 in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Wilshire apartment is the J Model at 129 Marguerita Ave starting at $5,500 with a $3.06 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.
960 17th Street - Apt 23 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.93
129 Marguerita AveJ3BR,2.5BA$3.06
Euclid St Apartments3x2R3BR,2BA$3.36
1337 19th St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.72
123 California Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.51
500 California Ave, North of Wilshire in Santa Monica. 5 blocks to the beach2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.95
1212 Michigan Ave, Unit A1212 Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$2.74
1323 11th StUpstairs Large 1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
1444 17th St, Unit #21444 17th St2BR,1BA$3.35
1228 10th Street1+11BR,1BA$3.27

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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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 1117 3rd St listed at $1,591.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilshire Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilshire Apartment is $2,125 at 1228 10th Street.

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 $2,895 at 1823 7th St.

What is the most affordable Wilshire Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilshire Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Euclid St Apartments and starts from $3,699.

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