
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $1,298 (124 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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Haven Mar Vista Apartments

1243 Federal Ave, Unit 107

1243 Federal Ave, Unit 103

1249 South Bundy

The Westerly on Lincoln

626 Rose Ave

1661 Sawtelle Blvd
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1733 Granville Ave

1641 Westgate Avenue,

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Darlington Court Apartments

11511 Rochester Ave

Corinth Apartments

1002 S Barrington Ave

1825 S. Beloit Ave

3714 Inglewood Blvd
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1275 Federal Ave

1521 Beloit Avenue,

Rochester Gardens

1403 Innes Pl

11865 Rochester Ave

Sepulveda Court

1450 Brockton Ave

1626 Barry Ave

2589 S Sepulveda Blvd

3965 Inglewood Blvd
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40 Brooks Ave

1851-1855 S Barrington Ave

Beloit Avenue Apartments

3747 Sepulveda Blvd

Amherst Apartments

Bundy 1435 JVG

12120 Rochester Ave

Notting Hill Apartments

1400 Brockton Ave

1817 Beloit Ave
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3961 Moore St

10960 Rose Avenue,

10906-10908 Santa Monica Blvd

4076 Redwood Ave

1383 Midvale Ave

12915 Venice Blvd

1215 Granville Ave

Sea Haven Pool Apartments

1718 S Bundy Dr

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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 | $2,676 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,470 | $2,348 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,193 | $1,205 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Monica is 101 Dudley Ave which is listed at $1,298, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $6,463.
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 8 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 $909 which is $5,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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