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Ocean Park Boulevard
1717-1723 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1434 Santa Monica Blvd
1434 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1731 Pico Blvd
1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1517 11th St
1517 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1254 14th St, Unit A
1254 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1825 Euclid St
1825 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1301 Centinela Ave, Unit 1301 Centinela Ave
1301 Centinela AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1042-1048 17th St
1042-1048 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1117 3rd St
1117 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Belmar Apartments
1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1122 6th St
1122 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Monterey Plaza
11701 Texas AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1017 Ocean Park Blvd
1017 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2307 Ocean Ave
2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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130 W Channel Rd
130 W Channel RdSanta Monica, CA 90402
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Avalon Apartments of Santa Monica
1032 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1837-1839 Euclid St
1837-1839 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1015 2nd Street
1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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123 California Ave
123 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1522 N Harvard St
1522 N Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1124 12th St
1124 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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01120SI
1120 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Yale Apartments
1328 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1042 6th St
1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1748 18th St
1748 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1307 15th St
1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2535 Kansas Ave
2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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The Sovereign
205 Washington AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1001 19th St
1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2302 32nd St
2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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838 7th St
838 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
1420-1426 1/2 Maple StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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937 6th St
937 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1025 19th St
1025 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Lincoln SM
829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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928-934 12th St
928-934 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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3839 Sawtelle Blvd
3839 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Matteson by Category
12602-12610 Matteson AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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101 Dudley Ave
101 Dudley AveVenice, CA 90291
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Olive Co-Living
1427 Barry AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3917 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 1-F
3917 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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30 Dudley Ave
30 Dudley AveVenice, CA 90291
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1775 Beloit Ave
1775 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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$1,550 - $3,150
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4032 Inglewood Blvd
4032 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1519 Armacost Ave
1519 Armacost AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3917 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 2-B
3917 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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2485 Sawtelle Blvd, Unit 107
2485 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
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Acacia
11649 Mayfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,594 | $1,298 | $4,751 |
| Cheap Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,369 | $2,298 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,038 | $1,205 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Monica, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the Santa Monica, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Monica Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Wilshire Montana | $6,385 | $1,695 | 320 |
Cheapest Available Santa Monica Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Monica, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1539 Beloit Ave in the Sawtelle neighborhood priced from $1,250. 101 Dudley Ave in the Ocean Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 1539 Beloit Ave | Unit 304 | 4BR,3BA | $1,250 |
| 101 Dudley Ave | JUNIOR STUDIO | Studio, | $1,298 |
| 1515 Colby Ave | Unit 103 | 4BR,3BA | $1,392 |
| Olive Co-Living | Furnished Co-Living Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 11311 Charnock Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 30 Dudley Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
| 1775 Beloit Ave | # 02A | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1825 S. Beloit Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| 1275 Federal Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA
As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $1.03 price per square foot Unit PH15 Model at 1539 Beloit Ave in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at 11260 Westminster Ave starting at $2,395 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Blanco neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1539 Beloit Ave | Unit PH15 | 4BR,3BA | $1.03 |
| 11260 Westminster Ave | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 12323 Texas Ave | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| 1815 Greenfield Ave | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 3 Bedroom South | 3BR,3BA | $1.91 |
| 2032 Delaware Ave, Unit C | 2032 Delaware Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Comma Barrington Co-Living | Co-Living | Freeway | 4 BR, 2 BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 101 | 2680 S Barrington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 1223 Federal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 12115 Herbert St, Unit 3 | 12115 Herbert St | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Santa Monica Overview
If you want to live in a city that has it all, look no further than Santa Monica, California. This beachside town is nestled in a spot between an excellent coastline and the city of Los Angeles. Apartments in Santa Monica offer residents a fantastic lifestyle.
Why live in Santa Monica, CA?
Santa Monica is one of the cities that could be truly called paradise. Access to excellent beaches, a walkable local layout, proximity to all sorts of geological and geographical landmarks, and a laid-back, modern atmosphere make it a truly unforgettable place.
Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
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Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Franklin Elementary
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (597)
10 out of 10
Santa Monica High
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2588)
9 out of 10
Lincoln Middle
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (914)
8 out of 10
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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 $1,548.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Monica is 1775 Beloit Ave which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $6,385.
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 9 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 $1,041 which is $5,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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