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1560 S Centinela Ave

109 Breeze Ave

1517 Federal Ave

3765 S Sepulveda Blvd

1658 Colby Ave

3585 Centinela

1233 Barry Ave

3967 Sawtelle Blvd

10910 Santa Monica Blvd

11869 Washington Pl D

3754 South Sepulveda

Mitchell Arms

11360 Iowa Ave

1718-1722 S Barrington Ave

1121-1139 Amoroso Pl

11081 Rose Ave

Veteran

1440 Armacost Ave

1705 Corinth Ave Apartments

13117-13121 Venice Blvd

Champlin Properties

41 1/4 Thornton Ave

Marina East Apartments

12621 Pacific Ave

14-16 Wavecrest Ave

11100-11126 National Blvd

626 Rose Ave

2470 Purdue Ave
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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 | $2,628 | $1,298 | $5,395 |
| Cheap Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,376 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,827 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,125 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $1,350 | $1,750 |
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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 $1,587.
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 $3,625.
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 7 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 $988 which is $2,637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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