Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Monica Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $900 (31 Rentals)

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property at 5900 Oram St

$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5900 Oram St

DallasTX75206
property at 5900 Oram St

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5900 Oram St

DallasTX75206
property at 4931 Junius St

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4931 Junius St

DallasTX75214

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property at 4916 Worth St

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4916 Worth St

DallasTX75214

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 4911 Worth St

$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4911 Worth St

DallasTX75214

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property at 7151 Gaston Ave

$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7151 Gaston Ave

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 2 Beds unit found at Eban Village priced from $743. Turtle Dove 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eban Village2X1B602BR,1BA$743
Turtle Dove 1S4 - 0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$829
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$895
Munger Place1x11BR,1BA$900
The Colton2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
5330 JuniusA11BR,1BA$945
The FinleyA11BR,1BA$949
Ross & Matilda#S1Studio,1BA$950
Prairie HouseOleson1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, TX

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $1.28 price per square foot B6 Model at Villas del Tesoro in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the Oleson Model at Prairie House starting at $960 with a $1.07 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.
Villas del TesoroB62BR,1.5BA$1.28
Prairie HouseOleson1BR,1BA$1.07
San BenitoB12BR,1BA$1.22
4610 Victor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Legacy Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Casa Grande VillasB12BR,1BA$1.36
5330 JuniusA11BR,1BA$1.35
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$1.31
Munger Place1x11BR,1BA$1.38
2351 Longhorn St, Unit #C2351 Longhorn St1BR,1BA$1.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Monica, Dallas, TX

Ranked #57

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Monica?

There are currently 381 Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, TX with pricing that ranges from $597 to $5,450. There are also 151 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Monica ranging from $950 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Monica?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Monica ranges from $950 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,951.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Monica?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica range from $1,236 to $5,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,714.

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