
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (75 Rentals)
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3432-3434 S Centinela Ave, Unit 34 09

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10930 Palms Blvd

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12766 Pacific Ave

12740 Matteson Ave, Unit 3

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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 | $2,611 | $1,100 | $8,071 |
Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $1,198 | $8,491 |
Mar Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $2,246 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $2,252 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 75 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Matteson | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Westwood Villa | Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
3967 Sawtelle Blvd | I | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
Champlin Properties | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Haven Mar Vista Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Westside Terrace Apartments | wse0x1ar | Studio,1BA | $1,907 |
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 5 Bedroom South | 5BR,5BA | $1,924 |
La Fortunado | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
i4026 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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12630 Mitchell Ave | 3 Bed + 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $2.69 |
3415 McLaughlin Ave in Mar Vista | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 3 Bedroom South | 3BR,3BA | $2.11 |
3155 S Barrington Ave, Unit F | 3155 S Barrington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
4107 Wade St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill | 3922 Tivoli Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
4023 McLaughlin Ave | 4023 McLaughlin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
3988 S Centinela Ave, Unit C | 3988 S Centinela Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
3793 S Centinela Ave, Unit 3793 | 3793 S Centinela Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Sepulveda-3747 | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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