
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $1,295 (84 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


11865 Rochester Ave

Sepulveda Court

2589 S Sepulveda Blvd

3965 Inglewood Blvd

1450 Brockton Ave

40 Brooks Ave

1851-1855 S Barrington Ave
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3747 Sepulveda Blvd

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12120 Rochester Ave

12017 Washington Pl

1817 Beloit Ave

3961 Moore St
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10908 Rose Ave

12915 Venice

1383 Midvale Ave

4076 Redwood Ave

10906-10908 Santa Monica Blvd

10960 Rose Avenue,

1945 Glendon Avenue

1215 Granville Ave
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Sea Haven Pool Apartments

3730 S Sepulveda Blvd

Sea Isle Apartments

1812 Corinth Ave

12133 Mitchell Ave

12706 Venice Blvd

1512 Butler Ave

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10964 Wellworth Ave

1505 Corinth Ave
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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 | $2,649 | $1,295 | $6,055 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $1,162 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,411 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,154 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,602 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $1,365 | $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 $1,665.
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 $6,016.
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 $1,016 which is $5,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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