
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)
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G8 by CLG

416 Rose Ave

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Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ocean Park Studio Apartments | $2,951 | $1,750 | $3,961 |
Ocean Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,885 | $2,100 | $7,000 |
Ocean Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,181 | $2,995 | $9,623 |
Ocean Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,094 | $3,999 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ocean Park Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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G8 by CLG | 7 Bed 7 Bath Shared Apt. w/ Private Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,554 |
1015 2nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,948 |
101 Dudley Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,998 |
30 Dudley Ave | Top Floor Corner Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,998 |
1327 Oak Street | ZERO | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ocean Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
431 Marine St | 2BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.77 |
Felix | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
Euclid Apartments | 2BRUPG | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
31 Rose Ave | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
Pacific Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.88 |
2635 5th St, Unit 3 | 2635 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
229 3rd Avenue, Unit 229 | 229 3rd Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
m323 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
101 Dudley Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,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
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 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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