
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (73 Rentals)
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4417 S Centinela Ave, Unit 3/4

Matteson by Category

Westside Terrace Apartments

Westwood Villa

3730 S Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 103

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La Fortunado

2414 S Barrington Ave
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12003 Louise Ave

4327 Inglewood Blvd

11841 Avon Way

Heart of Mar Vista

1601 Venice Blvd, Unit 107

2584 S Centinela Ave, Unit 8

12015 Lamanda St

11829 W Washington Blvd
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Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mar Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mar Vista Studio Apartments | $2,562 | $1,325 | $6,435 |
Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,200 | $8,491 |
Mar Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,162 | $2,246 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,451 | $2,252 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mar Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles, CA is a 5 Beds unit found at Matteson by Category priced from $1,558. 11937 Avon Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 4 Bath-G | 5BR,4BA | $1,558 |
11937 Avon Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Westside Terrace Apartments | wse0x1ar | Studio,1BA | $1,776 |
Westwood Villa | Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,840 |
Champlin Properties | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 5 Bedroom South | 5BR,5BA | $1,924 |
La Fortunado | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $0.97 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E Model at Matteson by Category in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $1,624. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the 10977 National Blvd Model at 10977 National Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $2,795 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Studio Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mar Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Matteson by Category | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E | 5BR,3BA | $0.97 |
10977 National Blvd, Unit 2 | 10977 National Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
2820 Sawtelle Blvd | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Trousdale Apartments | 2 + 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 3 Bedroom South | 3BR,3BA | $2.11 |
3155 S Barrington Ave, Unit F | 3155 S Barrington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill | 3922 Tivoli Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Venice Blvd Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
11535 W Washington Blvd, Unit 2 | 11535 W Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
11937 Avon Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
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Getting Around the Mar Vista Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mar Vista Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mar Vista?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mar Vista is at 11937 Avon Way listed at $1,598.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment is $1,985 at 4327 Inglewood Blvd.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mar Vista Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mar Vista is starting from $2,246 at Venice Blvd Apartments.
What is the most affordable Mar Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mar Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 12630 Mitchell Ave and starts from $3,695.
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