
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (114 Rentals)


2302 32nd St

1001 19th St

1124 12th St

1122 6th St

Belmar Apartments

1748 18th St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1025 19th St

1017 Ocean Park Blvd
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1243 12th St

2307 Ocean Ave

Ocean Park Apartments

1015 2nd Street

1233 14th St

815 Ocean Park Blvd

1417 11th St

1102 11th St

1518 10th St

1837-1839 Euclid St
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501 Broadway

Matteson by Category

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Mar Vista-Palms Apartments

1775 Beloit Ave

Haven Mar Vista Apartments

1632 Stoner Ave

Breeze Avenue Apartments

1815 Greenfield Ave

1605 Barry Ave
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11738 Goshen Ave

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3970 Grand View Blvd, Unit Unit 12, Unit Unit 12

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4417 S Centinela Ave

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2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 101, Unit 101

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4019 1/2 McLaughlin Ave

3917 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 2-F

4166 Inglewood Blvd

11842 Venice Blvd., Unit G

12766 Pacific Ave

11317 Iowa Ave
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1726 Midvale Ave

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211 Horizon Ave

2476 Corinth Ave

1640 Bentley Ave.

1221 Amherst Ave

1233 Barry Ave

1217 Amherst Ave

3719 S Centinela Ave

28 Sunset 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 | $2,584 | $1,150 | $4,880 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $1,300 | $7,150 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,638 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,190 | $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 Matteson by Category listed at $1,250.
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 $3,190.
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 $3,850 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 818 sq ft.
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