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1835 Purdue Ave

1527 Stoner Avenue

1724 Colby Ave

Palmera Luxury Apartments

1719 Federal Ave

39 Sunset Ave

10960 Rose Avenue,

1640 Bentley Ave.

1822 Corinth Avenue,
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2452 S Centinela Ave

1450 S Centinela Ave

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3585 Centinela

1233 Barry Ave

3967 Sawtelle Blvd

10910 Santa Monica Blvd

1521 Beloit Avenue,
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11081 Rose Ave

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10911 Rochester Ave

41 1/4 Thornton Ave

Marina East Apartments

11100-11126 National Blvd

11628 Mayfield Ave
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10914 National Blvd

12421 Pacific Ave

11970 Iowa Ave

1831 Purdue Ave

1240 S Saltair Ave

1632 Stoner Ave

1300 S Carmelina Ave

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3950 Inglewood Blvd

1241 Barry Avenue,

4112 Grand View Blvd

1755 Granville Ave

1253 Federal Ave

Carmelina Apartments

4221 Mclaughlin Ave

1240 S Westgate Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,713 | $1,298 | $5,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,307 | $1,472 | $6,945 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,521 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,170 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,541 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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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 $1,587.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Monica is Matteson by Category which is listed at $1,472, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $3,595.
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 8 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 $1,024 which is $2,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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