Cheap Homes for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,700 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1823 12th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1823 12th St

Santa MonicaCA90404
property at 1147 24th St

$1,995

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$1,995

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1147 24th St

Santa MonicaCA90403
property at 1147 24th St

$1,995 - $2,995

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1147 24th St

Santa MonicaCA90403

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property at 1147 24th St

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1147 24th 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 Studio unit found at 1434 Santa Monica Blvd priced from $1,650. 1120 6th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. 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
1120 6th0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1042-1048 17th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
1117 3rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $3.06 price per square foot J Model at 129 Marguerita Ave in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Wilshire apartment is the Three-Bedroom Model at JL Montana Apartments starting at $4,700 with a $3.36 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 AveJ3BR,2.5BA$3.06
JL Montana ApartmentsThree-Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$3.36
Monroe Manor1244 11th St 3/1.53BR,1.5BA$3.20
Casa Grande Apartments2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
The Voral Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.50
Wonder Palms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.95
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
1015 2nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.89
811 4th St811 4th St1BR,1BA$3.46
1147 6th StJuniorStudio ,1BA$3.49

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Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilshire

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilshire?

There are currently 1606 Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $12,960. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilshire ranging from $1,700 to $85,000.

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 $1,700 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $20,821.

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