Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Monica Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $595 (177 Rentals)

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property at 5408 Reiger Ave

$825 - $1,225

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5408 Reiger Ave

DallasTX75214

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property at 4938 Garland Ave

$930 - $1,120

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4938 Garland Ave

DallasTX75223
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The Eagle at Lakewood
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$1,011 - $2,395
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The Eagle at Lakewood

7150 E Grand AveDallas, TX 75223
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Lakewood Plaza
$1,085 - $1,285
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$1,085 - $1,285
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Lakewood Plaza

2405 Abrams RdDallas, TX 75214
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property at 2805 Carter St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2805 Carter St

DallasTX75210
property at 5917 Gaston Ave

$1,195 - $1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5917 Gaston Ave

DallasTX75214

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property at 5916 Gaston Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5916 Gaston Ave, Unit 304

5916 Gaston Ave
DallasTX75214
property at 110 South Henderson Avenue

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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110 South Henderson Avenue

DallasTX75214

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Santa Monica, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Monica area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Paragon Apartments priced from $595. The Mondello has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $618. Here are the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$595
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Bluffs at LakewoodA21BR,1BA$774
Gaston FlatsA11BR,1BA$795
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$795
Sykes Squared Reiger1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Gaston CornersS11BR,1BA$800
Lakewood Gardens - 5408 Reiger Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$825
The FinleyA11BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, TX

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $1.35 price per square foot B1 Model at The Reiger in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Park Highlands starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ReigerB12BR,1BA$1.35
Park HighlandsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
5521 Columbia Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
5317 Junius1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$1.21
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.17
Reiger Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 737231BR,1BA$1.33
Lakewood Gardens - 5408 Reiger Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
Sykes Squared Reiger1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $849.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Monica is The Mondello which is listed at $618, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $1,557.

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 87 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 $789 which is $768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.

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