
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,200 (65 Rentals)
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1010 Pico Blvd

1412 17th St

12th Street Apartments

1427 17th St
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1254 14th St, Unit #C

1010 Pico Blvd

1303 Arizona Ave, Unit 1303

2122 Ocean Park Blvd

1317 19th St, Unit C

2202-2206 20th St

1024 Pico Blvd
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Pico, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pico?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Pico Studio Apartments | $2,698 | $1,425 | $3,484 |
Pico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,410 | $1,750 | $5,073 |
Pico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,618 | $2,050 | $6,389 |
Pico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,198 | $1,200 | $7,029 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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Cheapest Available Pico Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pico area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 12th Street Apartments priced from $1,750. 1001 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Pico apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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12th Street Apartments | mchomes | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
1001 19th St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Olympic Studios | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,931 |
2001 - 2029 Olympic | Studio Flat | Studio,1BA | $1,942 |
1141 24th St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
2015 17th St | 2015 1/2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pico, CA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pico 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 Pico apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at 1518 Euclid St starting at $3,195 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Pico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pico 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 |
1518 Euclid St | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
Casa Grande Apartments | 2X2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
2718 Broadway, Unit 2718 | 2718 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
2240 28th St, Unit B | 2240 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
1001 19th St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
2122 Ocean Park Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
1225 25th St, Unit C | 1225 25th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
1141 24th St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
2015 17th St | 2015 1/2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Getting Around the Pico Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
67 / 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 Pico Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pico?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pico is at Olympic Studios listed at $1,931.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pico Apartment is $1,750 at 12th Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pico Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pico is starting from $2,050 at 2015 17th St.
What is the most affordable Pico Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pico Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1247 17th St and starts from $3,800.
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