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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA. 35 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4431-35 Fulton, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $2,000

  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,910
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    2001 Olympic Blvd Suite 100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,950
    1 bd $1,995
    2 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    624-32 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,200

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,103
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

Apartments Under $2,600

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    Studio $2,427
    1 bd $2,774
    2 bd $3,762
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Cat friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,430
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,430
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1537 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,430
    1 bd $2,777
    2 bd $3,597
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    1422 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher

Apartments Under $2,800

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,777
    2 bd $4,108
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (4)
    1423 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
9-2-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 $1,910 and $4,108.

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

There are 1 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Monica, CA were last updated on 21 Jun 2026.

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

The average Santa Monica, CA cheap apartment size is 653 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 35 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 $3,759 per month so any rental south of $3,008 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Monica, CA rents go as low as $1,695/mo.