Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Santa Monica Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $743 (78 Rentals)

917 Ann Ave

4901 Ware St

5414 Reiger Ave

Paragon Apartments

East Dallas Collection

4614 Gurley Ave

4614 Gurley Ave
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4614 Gurley Ave

5341 Ash Ln

5730 Martel Ave

The Vail
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Santa Monica, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $650 | $2,125 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $699 | $4,399 |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $743 | $6,462 |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,266 | $5,425 |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $830 | $8,140 |
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Getting Around the Santa Monica Neighborhood in Dallas, TX
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Monica Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Monica?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Monica is under $910.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Monica is Eban Village which is listed at $743, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $2,026.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Monica?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 52 regular apartments in Santa Monica that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Monica?
Cheap apartments in Santa Monica have an average cost of $587 which is $1,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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