
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,695 (65 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Wilshire Studio Apartments | $3,184 | $1,695 | $4,995 |
| Wilshire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Wilshire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,489 | $3,850 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,125.
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 $6,421.
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 $823 which is $5,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire.
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