Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (75 Rentals)

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Charnock-11311
2 Bedroom Apartments

Charnock-11311

11311 Charnock RdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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4006 East Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4006 East Blvd

4006 East BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Venice-12915
Studio Apartments

Venice-12915

12915 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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3961 Moore St
Studio Apartments

3961 Moore St

3961 Moore StLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12133 Mitchell Ave
Studio Apartments

12133 Mitchell Ave

12133 Mitchell AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Del Rio Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rio Apartments

3430 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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4041 S Centinela Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4041 S Centinela Ave

4041 S Centinela AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12117 Pacific Ave
Studio Apartments

12117 Pacific Ave

12117 Pacific AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12706 Venice Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

12706 Venice Blvd

12706 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11924 Avon Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

11924 Avon Way

11924 Avon WayLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11081 Rose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11081 Rose Ave

11081 Rose AveLos Angeles, CA 90034
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3754 South Sepulveda
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3754 South Sepulveda

3754 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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Mitchell Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Arms

12135 Mitchell AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12621 Pacific Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

12621 Pacific Ave

12621 Pacific AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Marina East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina East Apartments

4132 Grand View BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11105 Rose Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11105 Rose Avenue

11105 Rose AveLos Angeles, CA 90034
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Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mar Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Matteson priced from $1,175. Westwood Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Mar Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MattesonPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D1BR,1BA$1,175
Westwood VillaJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,850
3967 Sawtelle BlvdI1BR,1BA$1,890
Champlin PropertiesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,895
Haven Mar Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Westside Terrace Apartmentswse0x1arStudio,1BA$1,907
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living5 Bedroom South5BR,5BA$1,924
La FortunadoSingleStudio,1BA$1,925
i40261BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $2.69 price per square foot 3 Bed + 3 Bath Model at 12630 Mitchell Ave in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3415 McLaughlin Ave in Mar Vista starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12630 Mitchell Ave3 Bed + 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.69
3415 McLaughlin Ave in Mar Vista2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
3155 S Barrington Ave, Unit F3155 S Barrington Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
4107 Wade St2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.60
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill3922 Tivoli Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
4023 McLaughlin Ave4023 McLaughlin Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
3988 S Centinela Ave, Unit C3988 S Centinela Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
3793 S Centinela Ave, Unit 37933793 S Centinela Ave1BR,1BA$2.57
Sepulveda-37471B/1B1BR,1BA$2.60

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Los Angeles. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mar Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mar Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mar Vista is under $1,925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Mar Vista is Matteson which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Mar Vista costs $10,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mar Vista?

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 41 regular apartments in Mar Vista 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 Mar Vista?

Cheap apartments in Mar Vista have an average cost of $1,595 which is $8,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Vista.

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