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Mar Vista, CA

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A sought-after neighborhood on LA’s west side

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Adjacent to Santa Monica on the west side of Los Angeles, Mar Vista provides excellent access to Pacific Coast beaches, Downtown LA, Santa Monica College the University of California Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. It is also close to the mountains, Will Rogers State Historic Park, and Topanga State Park. LAX is a few minutes south of Mar Vista. A couple of blocks to the east, residents can enjoy Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach Boardwalk, and Marina Del Rey.

With its scenic views, beautiful homes along hilly streets, and proximity to everything LA has to offer, Mar Vista is one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. It is densely populated, diverse, and – like much of LA -- expensive. The Mar Vista Recreation Center provides residents with basketball courts, a playground, a gym, a roller hockey rink, a swimming pool, and a tennis court. Venice Boulevard runs through Mar Vista and is lined with shops, restaurants, and other businesses. To get around without a car, Mar Vista offers a bike-sharing program and LAnow, a shuttle service reserved through an app.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mar Vista, CA is $2,383 for a studio, $2,461 for one bedroom, $1,786 for two bedrooms, and $2,970 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mar Vista has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,461/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$8,005/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,355/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,637/month
1,666 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

79

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access
  • Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
  • Santa Monica State Beach
  • Mathias Botanical Garden
  • Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Bob Hope

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Living in Mar Vista

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Mar Vista offers a variety of homes that truly capture the essence of LA living. For those considering a one-bedroom apartment, expect to pay around $2,422 per month. Alternatively, if a house suits your style better, the average house for rent could cost around $6,000 per month range. For those dreaming of making this community their home, the average house price typically hovers around $1.7 million.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.