
Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (169 Rentals)


1117 3rd St

1517 11th St

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

1042-1048 17th St

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1823 19th St

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1443 10th St, Unit B

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1254 14th St, Unit A

818 Cedar St, Unit 8

1044 2nd St
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2408 Ocean Park Blvd

p1422

810-812 7th St

Belmar Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

130 W Channel Rd

Ocean Park Boulevard

1015 2nd Street

1120 6th
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Yale Apartments

1307 15th St

1218 6th St

2535 Kansas Ave

PICO, 1132-1136

1731 Pico Blvd

1118 11th Street

838 7th St

1042 6th St
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1517 18th Street

1111 Berkeley St

1518 10th St

833 11th St

Olympic Studios

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The Sovereign

G8 by CLG

Ashewood

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios
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ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished by RH

C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)

Olive Co-Living

2445 S Barrington Ave

Century West Apartments (1525 Sawtelle Blvd)

Haverford Apartments

MySuite at Cara Co-Living

12222-12226 Ohio Ave

Acacia

Westwood Villa
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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 | $2,716 | $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 Studio Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Monica is at 101 Dudley Ave listed at $1,298.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is $2,716.
What is the largest available Studio Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,304 square feet unit starting from $4,395 at Mayfair Residences.
What is the average size for Santa Monica Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Monica is currently 453 sq ft.
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