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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

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Apartments Under $1,900

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    11858 Goshen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    STUDIO $1,795
    2 BEDS $2,395
  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a kitchen
    96
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    1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $1,870
    1 BED $2,640
    2 BEDS $3,550
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    99
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    10866 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1550, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a large building with a sign in front of it
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    12602 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator.
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    11460 Venice, Mar Vista, CA 90066
    STUDIO $1,895+
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $2,100

  • A living room with a white couch and a painting on the wall.
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    2001 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    STUDIO $1,910
  • an apartment building with cars parked in front of it
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    1601 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
    1 BED $2,025
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops and white cabinets
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    2440 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064
    STUDIO $2,030
    1 BED $2,375
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
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    1260 Veteran Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $2,070
    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a white refrigerator
    56
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    3430 So. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
    1 BED $2,125+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    12732 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
    1 BED $2,145
  • A living room with a yellow couch and a painting of a dog on the wall.
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    550 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
    STUDIO $2,240+
    1 BED $3,207+
    2 BEDS $3,758+

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a living room filled with furniture and a television
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    10824 Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $2,344+
    1 BED $3,079
    2 BEDS $4,095+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    14
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    1720 Pacific Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
    STUDIO $2,345+
    1 BED $2,645
    2 BEDS $3,600
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen in the background
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    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,427
    1 BED $2,774
    2 BEDS $3,294
  • a living room with white couches and chairs and a table
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    1537 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
  • a kitchen and a dining room with a table and chairs
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    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    1422 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
    1 BED $2,777
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1423 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
    1 BED $2,777
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    14
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    1422 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
    1 BED $2,777
    2 BEDS $3,597

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Apartments Under $2,700

  • a living room with a blue couch and a pink rug
    136
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    11400 Rochester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
    1 BED $2,625
    2 BEDS $3,466

Apartments Under $3,100

  • A white building with a blue balcony and a green bush in front.
    Today

    1503 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291
    STUDIO $3,024+
    1 BED $3,737+
  • A living room with a glass coffee table and a large window.
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    13999 Marquesas Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
    1 BED $3,300+
    2 BEDS $4,495+
  • A room with wooden flooring and white walls.
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    1118 11Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
    3 BEDS $4,395
  • a view of the hallway from the living room looking into the dining room and kitchen
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    3905 Inglewood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Santa Monica, CA

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Very Walkable
70 /100
Excellent Transit
97 /100
Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 83, Transit Score®: 70, Bike Score®: 97

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,910 and $4,395.

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

The average Santa Monica, CA cheap apartment size is 651 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.

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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 164 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 $3,914 per month so any rental south of $3,131 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Monica, CA rents go as low as $1,795/mo.

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