Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2307 Ocean Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2507 3rd St
Studio Apartments

2507 3rd St

2507 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Ocean Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2601 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2601 14th St

2601 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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Cheapest Available Ocean Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at G8 by CLG priced from $1,554. 1015 2nd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,948. Here are the most affordable Ocean Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
G8 by CLG7 Bed 7 Bath Shared Apt. w/ Private BathStudio,1BA$1,554
1015 2nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,948
101 Dudley AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,998
30 Dudley AveTop Floor Corner StudioStudio,1BA$1,998
1327 Oak StreetZEROStudio,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Park, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Park area is the $3.16 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Ocean Park Apartments in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Ocean Park apartment is the 2BR Model at 431 Marine St starting at $4,150 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Ocean Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ocean Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.16
431 Marine St2BR2BR,1.5BA$3.77
FelixB12BR,2BA$3.54
Euclid Apartments2BRUPG2BR,1BA$3.47
31 Rose Ave1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$3.77
Pacific Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.88
2635 5th St, Unit 32635 5th St1BR,1BA$3.46
229 3rd Avenue, Unit 229229 3rd Avenue1BR,1BA$3.86
m3231BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.86
101 Dudley AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.57

Getting Around the Ocean Park Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocean Park is under $2,475.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Park?

The cheapest apartment in Ocean Park is 1015 2nd Street which is listed at $1,948, while the average apartment in Ocean Park costs $6,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Park?

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 1 regular apartments in Ocean Park 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 Ocean Park?

Cheap apartments in Ocean Park have an average cost of $353 which is $5,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Park.

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