Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $2,300 (31 Rentals)

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property at 1217 9th St

$2,400 - $2,595

Studio Rentals

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1217 9th St

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1323 11th St

$2,595 - $3,395

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1323 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 1319 11th St

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

1319 11th St, Unit 2

1319 11th St
Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 1032 19th St

$3,125

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$3,125
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$3,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1032 19th St, Unit 2

1032 19th St
Santa MonicaCA90403
property at 1032 19th St

$3,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1032 19th 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 Avalon Apartments of Santa Monica priced from $1,500. 1434 Santa Monica Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon Apartments of Santa MonicaSingleStudio,1BA$1,500
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1015 2nd Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,698
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1118 11th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
1412 W. 17th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,045
Criterion PromenadeStudio AStudio,1BA$2,095
1217 9th StUnit 9Studio,1BA$2,195
1437 1443 9th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,195
1418 12th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA

As of February 20, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at 20th Street Luxury Investments LLC starting at $3,395 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Pico 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
20th Street Luxury Investments LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.72
1023 21st St, Unit 31023 21st St2BR,2BA$3.33
1033 Euclid St, Unit 71033 Euclid St2BR,2BA$2.75
1848 12th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
1813 12th St, Unit C1813 12th St2BR,1BA$3.23
1034 9th StUnit 102BR,2BA$3.20
1245 10th StreetTwo Bed2BR,1BA$3.40
1121 26th St, Unit 11121 26th St2BR,1BA$3.33
1617 California Ave, Unit 11617 California Ave1BR,1BA$3.38

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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 1610 Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $28,000. There are also 144 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilshire ranging from $2,395 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 $2,395 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $23,723.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilshire?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilshire range from $4,400 to $28,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,950.

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