
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Vista Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (73 Rentals)
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12534 Woodgreen St

4417 S Centinela Ave, Unit 3/4

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Westwood Villa

3730 S Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 103

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La Fortunado

12003 Louise Ave
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4327 Inglewood Blvd

11841 Avon Way

10930 Palms Blvd

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 | $2,578 | $1,100 | $8,071 |
Mar Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $1,198 | $8,491 |
Mar Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,134 | $2,246 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,609 | $2,252 | $10,000+ |
Mar Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
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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. Sepulveda-3747 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. 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 |
Sepulveda-3747 | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Westside Terrace Apartments | wse0x1ar | Studio,1BA | $1,832 |
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 |
i4026 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Vista, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Vista area is the $2.33 price per square foot 10977 National Blvd Model at 10977 National Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Studio Village neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Mar Vista apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2820 Sawtelle Blvd starting at $3,248 with a $2.82 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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10977 National Blvd, Unit 2 | 10977 National Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
2820 Sawtelle Blvd | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Sepulveda-3747 | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
11937 Avon Way | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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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 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 $3,209.
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 39 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 $1,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Vista.
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