Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $2,100 (25 Rentals)

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property at 1538 11th St

$2,138 - $3,450

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1538 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1217 9th St

$2,175 - $2,195

Studio Rentals

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1217 9th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 927 Euclid St

$3,010 - $3,260

1 Bedroom Rentals

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927 Euclid St

Santa MonicaCA90403

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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 1 Bed unit found at 1122 6th St priced from $750. 1032 7th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1122 6th St1011BR,1BA$750
1032 7th StSingleStudio,1BA$1,500
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
937 6th St in Santa Monica - North of Wilshire and 6 blocks to the beach!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,895
1217 9th StUnit 13Studio,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $3.22 price per square foot P Model at 129 Marguerita Ave in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $5,800. The second greatest value Wilshire apartment is the Lower Unit Model at 537 Montana Ave starting at $4,275 with a $2.95 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.
129 Marguerita AveP3BR,2.5BA$3.22
537 Montana AveLower Unit2BR,1.5BA$2.95
1137 12th St, Unit #9. 2 bedroom plus den1137 12th St2BR,2BA$3.44
1033 Euclid St, Unit 71033 Euclid St2BR,2BA$2.75
ZVI Coast2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.41
610 Montana Ave6101BR,1BA$2.60
1245 10th StreetTwo Bed2BR,1BA$3.40
1913 11th St - TWO bedrooms AVAILABALE !2+22BR,2BA$3.06
1617 California Ave, Unit 11617 California Ave1BR,1BA$3.38
1122 6th St1011BR,1BA$1.00

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilshire

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilshire?

There are currently 1604 Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $30,000. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilshire ranging from $2,138 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilshire?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilshire ranges from $2,138 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,494.

Expert Rental Resources

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