
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,400 (102 Rentals)
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1427 17th St

1538 11th St

935 Euclid St

Criterion Promenade

1312 12th St, Unit A
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1521 12th St

2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

1042-1048 17th St
Mid City Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mid City Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,035 | $1,942 | $4,238 |
Mid City Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $1,950 | $5,967 |
Mid City Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,957 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
Mid City Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,636 | $3,498 | $8,199 |
Mid City Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mid City Santa Monica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1118 11th Street priced from $1,850. Olympic Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,931. Here are the most affordable Mid City Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1118 11th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Olympic Studios | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,931 |
2001 - 2029 Olympic | Studio or Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,942 |
2015 17th St | 2015 1/2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
MCC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,063 |
Santa Monica Biltmore | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Santa Monica, CA
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area is the $2.47 price per square foot 1823 19th St Model at 1823 19th St, Unit 6 in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Mid City Santa Monica apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 01120SI starting at $2,845 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1823 19th St, Unit 6 | 1823 19th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.47 |
01120SI | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
1432 16th St, prime Santa Monica location | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.86 |
Centinela Apartments | 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
01427AM | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 4 | 1222 McClellan Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
1451 Franklin St in Santa Monica! Steps t | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
1336 S Centinela Ave | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
1512 Centinela Ave, Unit 3 | 1512 Centinela Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
2015 17th St | 2015 1/2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Getting Around the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
69 / 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 Mid City Santa Monica Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid City Santa Monica is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Mid City Santa Monica is MCC which is listed at $2,063, while the average apartment in Mid City Santa Monica costs $12,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City Santa Monica?
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 6 regular apartments in Mid City Santa Monica 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 Mid City Santa Monica?
Cheap apartments in Mid City Santa Monica have an average cost of $216 which is $11,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Santa Monica.
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