
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (106 Rentals)


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1249 Franklin St, Unit B

2302 32nd St

1001 19th St

1124 12th St

1122 6th St

Belmar Apartments

1748 18th St

1025 19th St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
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1017 Ocean Park Blvd

1243 12th St

2307 Ocean Ave

Ocean Park Apartments

1233 14th St

815 Ocean Park Blvd

1417 11th St

1102 11th St

1518 10th St

1837-1839 Euclid St
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1015 2nd Street

1223 Federal Ave

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Mar Vista-Palms Apartments

McLaughlin Apartments

1403 Brockton Ave

Breeze Avenue Apartments

1815 Greenfield Ave

1605 Barry Ave

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1831 Purdue Ave, Unit 205
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1440 Barry Ave, Unit 6

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2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 101

12021 Louise Ave, Unit 2

The Colony at Westwood, 1440 VETERAN AVE.LA

211 Horizon Ave

2476 Corinth Ave

2452 S Centinela Ave

1640 Bentley Ave.

1221 Amherst Ave

1233 Barry Ave
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1217 Amherst Ave

3719 S Centinela Ave

28 Sunset Ave

1403 Innes Pl

The Dorridge

1617 S Westgate Ave

1775 Beloit Ave

3761 S Barrington Ave

3595 S Sepulveda Blvd

1835 Purdue Ave
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Santa Monica, CA 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 | $2,628 | $1,295 | $6,055 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $1,162 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,422 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,114 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,602 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $1,365 | $1,750 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Monica is at 1775 Beloit Ave listed at $1,500.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,353.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $4,300 at Montana Apartments.
What is the average size for Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Monica is currently 742 sq ft.
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