
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Venice Beach Neighborhood of Venice, CA from $800 (147 Rentals)
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30 Dudley Ave

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101 Dudley Ave

33 Brooks Ave

Fourth Avenue

Leo Lofts

501 N Venice Blvd

811 Broadway St

25 19th Ave

Breeze Avenue Apartments
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Windward Village Apartments

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios

1101 Ocean Front Walk

1403 Innes Pl

40 Brooks Ave

Sea Haven Pool Apartments

Third Avenue Apartments

39 Sunset Ave

40 Westminster Ave
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20 Thornton Ave

109 Breeze Ave

1121-1139 Amoroso Pl

14-16 Wavecrest Ave

1213 Venice Blvd

223 Horizon Ave

28 Sunset Ave

11 Navy St

211 Horizon Ave

Concourse
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Centinela by Category

Matteson by Category

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4417 S Centinela Ave

4166 Inglewood Blvd

5875 Interceptor St, Unit Serenity Suite 414C-INT

115 N Oak St

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12523 Culver Blvd, Unit 1/2, Unit 1/2

4061 McLaughlin Avenue

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5430 W 118th St, Unit B, Unit B

Mar Vista-Palms Apartments
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12450 Culver Blvd

12017 Washington Pl, Unit Unit 5

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5102 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 2, Unit 2

Sea Isle Apartments

4334 Berryman Ave, Unit 5

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3970 Grand View Blvd, Unit Unit 12, Unit Unit 12

633 Rose Ave

3917 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 2-F

Colonial House Apartments

5329 Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 12, Unit 12
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Venice Beach, Venice, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Venice Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Beach Studio Apartments | $2,298 | $1,150 | $4,495 |
| Venice Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $1,326 | $6,311 |
| Venice Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,054 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
| Venice Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,373 | $3,025 | $10,000+ |
| Venice Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,515 | $6,295 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 147 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Venice Beach Neighborhood of Venice, CA.
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Cheapest Available Venice Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Concourse priced from $1,088. Centinela by Category has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,191. Here are the most affordable Venice Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concourse | Petite Private Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,088 |
| Centinela by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 101 Dudley Ave | JUNIOR STUDIO | Studio, | $1,298 |
| 30 Dudley Ave | Studio | Studio, | $1,298 |
| Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 4 Bedroom Southwest | 4BR,3BA | $1,457 |
| 33 Brooks Ave | North | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Venice Beach, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Venice Beach area is the $0.26 price per square foot Coliving Model at Haven Coliving - Penmar in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Venice Beach apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A Model at Centinela by Category starting at $1,191 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Culver Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Venice Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Coliving - Penmar | Coliving | 4BR,4BA | $0.26 |
| Centinela by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 6 Bed 3 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 4 Bath-G | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 4253 S Centinela Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 4932 S Slauson Ave, Unit C | 4932 S Slauson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 5622 Kinston Ave, Unit C | 5622 Kinston Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 853-857 Glenway Dr | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 853-857 Glenway Dr | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 626 Kew | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 12523 Culver Blvd, Unit 1/2 | 12523 Culver Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Venice Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Venice Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Venice Beach is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Venice Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Venice Beach is Centinela by Category which is listed at $1,191, while the average apartment in Venice Beach costs $8,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Venice Beach?
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 53 regular apartments in Venice Beach 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 Venice Beach?
Cheap apartments in Venice Beach have an average cost of $164 which is $8,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Venice Beach.
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