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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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1517 11th St
1517 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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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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2307 Ocean Ave
2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1522 N Harvard St
1522 N Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1042 6th St
1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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101 Dudley Ave
101 Dudley AveVenice, CA 90291
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30 Dudley Ave
30 Dudley AveVenice, CA 90291
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1519 Armacost Ave
1519 Armacost AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Acacia
11649 Mayfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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11659 Mayfield Ave
11659 Mayfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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1617 S Westgate Ave
1617 S Westgate AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Palmera Luxury Apartments
10925 Palms BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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1775 Beloit Ave
1775 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Corinth Apartments
2440 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1450 Brockton Ave
1450 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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11865 Rochester Ave
11865 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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40 Brooks Ave
40 Brooks AveVenice, CA 90291
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1851-1855 S Barrington Ave
1851-1855 S Barrington AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Amherst Apartments
1512 Amherst AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1835 Purdue Ave
1835 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1527 Stoner Avenue
1525-1527 Stoner AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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12915 Venice
12915 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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4076 Redwood Ave
4076 Redwood AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1817 Beloit Ave
1817 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1215 Granville Ave
1215 Granville AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Sea Haven Pool Apartments
2320 Pacific AveVenice, CA 90291
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12133 Mitchell Ave
12133 Mitchell AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Sea Isle Apartments
3940 Sepulveda BlvdCulver City, CA 90230
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1812 Corinth Ave
1812 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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12706 Venice Blvd
12706 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Grand View Apartments
3970 Grand View BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1640 Bentley Ave.
1640 Bentley AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1505 Corinth Ave
1505 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,610 | $1,298 | $6,055 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $1,188 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,949 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $1,375 | $1,750 |
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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
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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
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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 $1,695.
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 $5,930.
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 6 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 $932 which is $4,998 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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