Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Monica Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (155 Rentals)

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property at 5814 Worth St

$850 - $900

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5814 Worth St

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Junius Place Apartments
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$895 - $1,150
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$780 - $1,035
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$895 - $1,150
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Junius Place Apartments

4725 Junius StDallas, TX 75246
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Columbia Oaks
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$895 - $1,295
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$625 - $1,025
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$270
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$895 - $1,295
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Columbia Oaks

5411 Columbia AveDallas, TX 75214
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5330 Junius
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$900 - $1,095
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$650 - $845
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$250
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$900 - $1,095
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5330 Junius

5330 JuniusDallas, TX 75214
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The Colton
$900 - $1,500
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$825 - $1,425
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$75
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$900 - $1,500
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The Colton

4917 Worth StDallas, TX 75214
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Ross & Matilda
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$950 - $1,165
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$660 - $875
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$290
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$950 - $1,165
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Ross & Matilda

5609 Ross AveDallas, TX 75206
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Bluffs at Lakewood
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$964 - $2,277
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$954 - $2,267
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$10
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$964 - $2,277
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Bluffs at Lakewood

7510 E Grand AveDallas, TX 75214
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property at 811 Skillman St

$995 - $1,095

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811 Skillman St

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Tenison at White Rock
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$1,085 - $1,810
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$954 - $1,679
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$131
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$1,085 - $1,810
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Tenison at White Rock

7440 La Vista DrDallas, TX 75214
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San Benito
$1,095 - $1,295
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$780 - $980
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$315
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$1,095 - $1,295
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San Benito

9008 San Benito WayDallas, TX 75218
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property at 4916 Worth St

$1,095 - $1,275

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4916 Worth St

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property at 5317 Reiger Ave

$1,095 - $1,399

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5317 Reiger Ave

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Gaston Corners
$1,195 - $1,545
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$910 - $1,260
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$285
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$1,195 - $1,545
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Gaston Corners

907 N Beacon StDallas, TX 75214
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property at 5917 Gaston Ave

$1,275 - $1,475

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5917 Gaston Ave

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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 Prairie House priced from $675. Eban Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $743. Here are the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie HouseEvaStudio,1BA$675
Eban Village2X1B602BR,1BA$743
Junius Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$895
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$895
The FinleyA11BR,1BA$899
Nuvo LunaClassic 1x11BR,1BA$900
5330 JuniusA11BR,1BA$900
The Colton2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
Casa Grande VillasA11BR,1BA$935
Legacy Lofts1x11BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, TX

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Greystone in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the B1 2x2 Model at Villa Rosita Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.44 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.
Greystone2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Villa Rosita ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.44
San BenitoB12BR,1BA$1.22
Pecan GroveB12BR,1BA$1.46
Gaston Corners2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.49
Legacy Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.27
5330 JuniusA11BR,1BA$1.29
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$1.31
Reiger Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Prairie HouseEvaStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Monica?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is at Prairie House listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment is $743 at Eban Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica is starting from $743 at Eban Village.

What is the most affordable Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eban Village and starts from $1,236.

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