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123 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1042 6th St
1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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11400 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3744-3748 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1400 Midvale AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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1400 Brockton Ave
1400 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3961 Moore St
3961 Moore StLos Angeles, CA 90066
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10906-10908 Santa Monica Blvd
10906-10908 Santa Monica BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Sea Haven Pool Apartments
2320 Pacific AveVenice, CA 90291
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40 Westminster Ave
40 Westminster AveVenice, CA 90291
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11360 Iowa Ave
11360 Iowa AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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14-16 Wavecrest Ave
14-16 Wavecrest AveVenice, CA 90291
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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
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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
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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 Matteson by Category which is listed at $1,202, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $6,440.
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 10 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 $878 which is $5,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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