
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $1,298 (184 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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The Clover

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3718 Greenfield Ave

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633 Rose Ave, Unit 4

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11620 Iowa Ave

2445 S Barrington Ave

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33 Brooks Ave

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1002 S Barrington Ave
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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 | $2,716 | $1,298 | $5,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,452 | $6,945 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,568 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,218 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,942 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,127 | $1,400 | $7,149 |
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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 101 Dudley Ave which is listed at $1,298, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $3,556.
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 $1,019 which is $2,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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