
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,650 (70 Rentals)


1117 3rd St

1517 11th St

1044 2nd St

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1254 14th St, Unit A

1042-1048 17th St

1147 6th St

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1443 10th St, Unit B

914 7th Street

933 6th St
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1437 10th St, Unit C

Criterion Promenade

1422 - 1432 7th

Bixby

Pacific Plaza

903 7th St

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Gibson Santa Monica

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Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln

Breeze Suites Moderne

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Catherine Santa Monica
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Santa Monica Collection - 501 Broadway

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Junction Santa Monica

1544 7th St, Unit #5

Chelsea Santa Monica

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1015 2nd Street

1120 6th

Lincoln SM
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1042 6th St

The Sovereign

1307 15th St

1218 6th St

PICO, 1132-1136

838 7th St

1118 11th Street

833 11th St

1517 18th Street

1518 10th St
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810-812 7th St

808 6th St

PR SM Biella LLC

1418 12th St

1257 9th St

Casa Hermosa

427 Montana

1201 Idaho Ave

947 9th St

922 6th St
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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 | $3,085 | $1,650 | $4,460 |
| Wilshire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $2,100 | $6,945 |
| Wilshire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,152 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,672 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,997 | $9,997 | $9,997 |
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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 1434 Santa Monica Blvd which is listed at $1,650, 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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