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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

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  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,895
    1 bd $2,495
    2 bd $2,395
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    Pico Apartments

    624-32 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,895
    1 bd $2,275+
    Base rent
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    Burton Square

    8660 Burton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,995
    Base rent
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    Cochran Apartments

    442 S. Cochran, Los Angeles, CA 90036
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,200

  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,080
    Base rent
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    2001 - 2029 Olympic

    4.0 (9)
    2001 Olympic Blvd Suite 100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Laundry Facilities
  • Studio $2,080
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1522 6th

    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Studio $2,080
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1537 7th

    1537 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,080
    1 bd $2,584
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1422 - 1432 7th

    4.0 (6)
    1422 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Studio $2,080
    1 bd $2,584
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1422 - 1428 6th

    4.0 (3)
    1422 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,080
    1 bd $2,584
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The SAMO Collection

    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $2,400

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Willis Park South

    4553 Willis Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,600

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,584
    Base rent
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    1423 - 1425 6th

    4.0 (4)
    1423 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Fulton Apartments

    4431-35 Fulton, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
    Pet friendly • Parking • Air conditioner
  • 8-4-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,080 and $2,584.

How many cheap rentals are available in Santa Monica, CA on RentCafe?

There are 2 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Monica, CA were last updated on 4 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average Santa Monica, CA cheap apartment size is 652 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Monica, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Monica, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Monica, CA has never been easier. We feature 42 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Monica, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Monica, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Monica is $3,643 per month so any rental south of $2,914 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Monica, CA rents go as low as $1,895/mo.