What is the average apartment size in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA?

The average size for a Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA apartment is 785 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mar Vista?

As of Sep / 2026, the average rent in Mar Vista is $2,713 per month, a 1.66% decrease from last years average of $2,759.

What is the average apartment size in Mar Vista?

The typical apartment in Mar Vista offers about 785 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mar Vista?

The typical rent budget in Mar Vista ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mar Vista?

In Mar Vista, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mar Vista is $2,713, a 1.66% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,759.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $2,524, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,372 offer 1,039 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Last updated: October 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,713	785 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,524	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,372	1,039 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA have decreased by 1.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,759 to $2,713.

What's the typical rent budget in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA (37%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA?

8,999 or 62% of the households in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA are renter-occupied while 5,584 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Mar Vista?

Leimert Park $1,357/month

Arlington Heights $1,704/month

El Sereno $1,734/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,765/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mar Vista?

Playa Vista $4,074/month

Exposition Park $4,216/month

West Adams $4,264/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West Adams	$4,264
Exposition Park	$4,216
Playa Vista	$4,074
Mid-City Santa Monica	$3,981
Sawtelle	$3,935
University Park	$3,920
Downtown Santa Monica	$3,732
Westwood	$3,708
Beverly Grove	$3,693
Fairfax	$3,607
Brentwood	$3,602
Ocean Park	$3,601
Wilshire - Montana	$3,588
Historic South-Central	$3,552
Pico - Robertson	$3,487
Rancho Park	$3,404
Venice	$3,375
Fox Hills	$3,331
Del Rey	$3,317
Mid-Wilshire	$3,234
Playa del Rey	$3,215
Hollywood Hills West	$3,159
Larchmont	$3,153
Hancock Park	$3,057
Westchester	$3,037
Downtown Los Angeles	$2,944
Windsor Square	$2,930
Palms	$2,895
West Los Angeles	$2,822
Woodland Hills	$2,822
Hollywood	$2,748
Echo Park	$2,744
Mar Vista	$2,713
Carthay	$2,709
East Hollywood	$2,706
Studio City	$2,699
Mid-City	$2,696
Chinatown	$2,684
Harvard Heights	$2,645
Pico	$2,644
Cheviot Hills	$2,594
Los Feliz	$2,591
Sherman Oaks	$2,579
Valley Village	$2,547
Toluka Lake	$2,510
Chatsworth	$2,496
North Hollywood	$2,493
Granada Hills	$2,489
Silver Lake	$2,481
Northridge	$2,474
Atwater Village	$2,412
Encino	$2,410
Canoga Park	$2,398
Baldwin Hills - Crenshaw	$2,356
Boyle Heights	$2,309
Hollywood Hills	$2,291
Sunkist Park	$2,290
Koreatown	$2,249
Westlake	$2,230
Pacoima	$2,228
Lincoln Heights	$2,213
Hyde Park	$2,205
Eagle Rock	$2,193
Highland Park	$2,188
Valley Glen	$2,177
Shadow Hills	$2,160
Tarzana	$2,155
Mission Hills	$2,124
Sylmar	$2,100
Van Nuys	$2,064
North Hills	$2,046
Century City	$2,041
Lake Balboa	$2,036
Reseda	$2,030
Glassell Park	$1,987
Panorama City	$1,973
Sunland	$1,954
Mount Washington	$1,953
Jefferson Park	$1,878
Lake View Terrace	$1,871
Winnetka	$1,868
Sun Valley	$1,849
Pico - Union	$1,747
El Sereno	$1,734
Arlington Heights	$1,704
Leimert Park	$1,357

Los Angeles | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Mar Vista is 59% higher than in Arlington Heights

$2,713

Mar Vista rent is the same as Los Angeles average

Average Rent $2,713

$1,704

Arlington Heights rent is 37% lower than Los Angeles average

Average Rent $1,704

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mar Vista apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.