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G8 by CLG

Grattan Gates

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1321 Barry Ave, Unit 1

27 Eastwind St

Sea Isle Apartments

11659 Mayfield Ave

Cypress Co-Living

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12222-12226 Ohio Ave
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633 Rose Ave

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633 Rose Ave, Unit 4

ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished by RH

1718 S Bundy Dr

1736 1/2 Kelton Ave

Sunset West

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Brent Manor

501 N Venice Blvd

Westside Terrace Apartments
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Midvale Court Apartments Westwood

12732 Venice Blvd., Unit 4

1249 South Bundy

Westwood Villa

C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)

11360 Iowa Ave

626 Rose Ave

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2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 101

1403 Innes Pl

The Dorridge
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1661 Sawtelle Blvd

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1733 Granville Ave

1617 S Westgate Ave

Palmera Luxury Apartments

Solaire Venice

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11311 Charnock Rd

1002 S Barrington Ave

Corinth Apartments
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33 Brooks Ave

1825 S. Beloit Ave

3714 Inglewood Blvd

1275 Federal Ave

3761 S Barrington Ave

1626 Barry Ave

1450 Brockton Ave

3965 Inglewood Blvd

2589 S Sepulveda Blvd

Sepulveda Court
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,596 | $1,298 | $4,751 |
| Cheap Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,277 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,368 | $2,298 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,979 | $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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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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