
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $1,298 (86 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


11865 Rochester Ave

3965 Inglewood Blvd

Sepulveda Court

1450 Brockton Ave

1626 Barry Ave

40 Brooks Ave

1851-1855 S Barrington Ave

1275 Federal Ave

1616 Federal Ave
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1400 Brockton Ave

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Amherst Apartments

12120 Rochester Ave

12017 Washington Pl

11173 Charnock Rd.

10960 Rose Avenue,

4076 Redwood Ave

10906 Santa Monica Blvd, prime Westwood!
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10900 Santa Monica Blvd, prime Westwood!

Navy Street Apartments

3961 Moore St

1817 Beloit Ave

Sea Haven Pool Apartments

1718 S Bundy Dr

Third Avenue Apartments

12133 Mitchell Ave

1812 Corinth Ave

1512 Butler Ave

Primetime Brentwood

10964 Wellworth Ave

26 Westminister Avenue,

11360 Iowa Ave

12222-12226 Ohio 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 | $2,656 | $1,298 | $4,880 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $1,500 | $7,650 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,348 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,599 | $1,599 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $1,250 | $2,174 |
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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 $1,595.
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 $5,749.
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 $1,288 which is $4,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.
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