
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $1,298 (184 Rentals) Page 3 of 4


1403 Innes Pl

Barrington

Rochester Gardens

1626 Barry Ave

1450 Brockton Ave

Sepulveda Court

Darlington Court Apartments

40 Brooks Ave

1851-1855 S Barrington Ave
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1275 Federal Ave

Notting Hill Apartments

3747 Sepulveda Blvd

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12120 Rochester Ave

12017 Washington Pl

10900 Santa Monica Blvd

10908 Rose Ave

i3855

1383 Midvale Ave
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12545 Pacific Ave

4076 Redwood Ave

12915 Venice

10906-10908 Santa Monica Blvd

10960 Rose Avenue,

3961 Moore St

1817 Beloit Ave

Sea Haven Pool Apartments

1215 Granville Ave

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12133 Mitchell Ave

Barry Diamond by Wiseman

1641 Westgate Avenue,

1812 Corinth Ave

3730 S Sepulveda Blvd

10964 Wellworth Ave

i3965

12706 Venice Blvd

Primetime Brentwood

1505 Corinth Ave
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Goshen Eighteen by Wiseman

23 19th Ave Venice, CA 90291

3671 Veteran Avenue,

Del Rio Apartments

1718 S Bundy Dr

4376 Alla Road

Bentley Avenue Apartments

20 Thornton Ave

26 Westminister Avenue,

1439 Saltair 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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