
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,500 (55 Rentals)


928-934 12th St

1434 18th St

Monterey Plaza

Belmar Apartments

2019 Virginia Ave

1537 19th St

1122 10th St

1810 12th St

Euclid Street Apartments
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1518 10th St

2247 29th Street

907 Lincoln Blvd

Beautiful Santa Monica Property

12323 Texas Ave

11260 Westminster Ave

MH 1726 Midvale Ave

Purdue Terrace Apartments

4253 S Centinela Ave

The Gorham Apartments
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2330 Carmelina S Ave

3526 S Centinela Ave

12621 Pacific Ave

12315 Washington Blvd

10877 Rose Avenue,

4101 Wade St

1728 Granville Ave

11020-11028 Venice Blvd

1332 Barry Ave

Venice Blvd Apartments
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Kyoto Apartments

1831 Purdue Ave

11955 Missouri Ave

10960 Rose Avenue,

Armacost Ave Apartments

3708 Veteran Ave

3712 Veteran Ave

4112 Grand View Blvd

Palmera Luxury Apartments

11060 Mississippi Ave
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4041 Inglewood Blvd

1205 Victoria Ave

Amherst

11655 Iowa Ave

1219 Barry Ave

1550 Saltair Ave, prime West LA location!

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1840 S Barrington Ave

1234 S Westgate Ave Apartments

1527 Stoner Avenue
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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 | $2,684 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $1,202 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,470 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,975 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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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 2 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Santa Monica is at The Gorham Apartments listed at $2,200.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica is $4,470.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,809 square feet unit starting from $13,260 at 1221 Ocean Avenue.
What is the average size for Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Santa Monica is currently 1,036 sq ft.
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