
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $3,000 (283 Rentals)


1938 Euclid St

Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC

500 California Ave, North of Wilshire in Santa Monica. 5 blocks to the beach

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1337 19th St

1433 25th St

1913 11th St - TWO bedrooms AVAILABALE !

2032-2106 Delaware Ave

Euclid Apartments

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1212 Michigan Ave, Unit A, Unit A
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2810 Exposition Blvd

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1315 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 5, Unit 5

1433 9th St, Unit F

1315 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 5

2010 Virginia Ave

927-929 Lincoln Blvd

2015 17th St

2820 Exposition Blvd

1802 Euclid St

1024 Maple St
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2104 Delaware Ave

928-934 12th St

1434 18th St

1332 14th St

1113 - 27 26th Street,

1252 23rd St

Monterey Plaza

Belmar Apartments

2019 Virginia Ave

1537 19th St
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1122 10th St

1412 W. 17th St

1533 9th St

823 5th St

1028 14th St

1810 12th St

Delaware St. Apartments

1811 7th St

Euclid Street Apartments

1860 9th St
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2424 Ocean Park Blvd

524 Raymond Avenue

1544 9th St

1011 Pico Blvd

01505HA

1111 Lincoln Blvd

1314 Euclid St. in Santa Monica - near Wilshire Blvd.

953 14th St

1044 Euclid
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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 | $2,695 | $1,298 | $5,080 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $1,361 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,487 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,047 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,350 | $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 $4,487.
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 $13,840 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 1,039 sq ft.
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