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

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1837-1839 Euclid St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1837-1839 Euclid St

1837-1839 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1124 12th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1124 12th St

1124 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1042 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1042 6th St

1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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The Sovereign
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sovereign

205 Washington AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1307 15th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1307 15th St

1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1001 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 19th St

1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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838 7th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

838 7th St

838 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1025 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 19th St

1025 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1015 2nd Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
Studio Apartments

1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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928-934 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

928-934 12th St

928-934 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1102 11th St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1102 11th St

1102 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1517 18th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1517 18th Street

1517 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1243 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 12th St

1243 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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833 11th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

833 11th St

833 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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3RD927
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3RD927

927 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403

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1412 W. 17th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1412 W. 17th St

1412 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1417 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1417 11th St

1417 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1233 14th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 14th St

1233 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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810-812 7th St
Studio Apartments

810-812 7th St

810-812 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1147 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1147 6th St

1147 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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907 Lincoln Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

907 Lincoln Blvd

907 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1827 Euclid St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1827 Euclid St

1827 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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VRS Portofino LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VRS Portofino LLC

1450 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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12TH ST., 1528
1 Bedroom Apartments

12TH ST., 1528

1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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1257 9th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1257 9th St

1257 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Casa Hermosa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Hermosa

307 Montana AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1117 3rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
1412 W. 17th St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
808 6th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Lugano Apartments PR III LLCLugano StudioStudio,1BA$2,148
7th St.-18431BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,195
1517 11th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
1311 15th St1 bd, 1 ba1BR,1BA$2,250
1938 Euclid StUnit 21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2020 Idaho Ave2020 Idaho Ave2BR,2.5BA$3.30
00537SA2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.28
1321 California Ave2BED ; 2BTH2BR,2BA$3.55
1034 9th StUnit 52BR,2BA$3.40
918 3rd St, Unit 9918 3rd St2BR,2BA$3.43
1121 26th St, Unit 11121 26th St1BR,1BA$2.86
1307-1313 17th StClean Quaint1BR,1BA$3.56
1115 Euclid St1BD1BR,1BA$3.33
1311 15th St1 bd, 1 ba1BR,1BA$3.46
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio ,1BA$3.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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