
Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,300 (219 Rentals)


Criterion Promenade

1731 Pico Blvd

1517 11th St

1117 3rd St

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

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1047 26th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1534 11th St

834 10th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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202 Bicknell Ave, Unit 5w, Unit 5w
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3005 Main St, Unit 209, Unit 209

933 6th St, Unit 10

1444 15th St, Unit 8

810-812 7th St

Belmar Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

130 W Channel Rd

1522 N Harvard St

Ocean Park Boulevard

Lincoln SM
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Yale Apartments

2535 Kansas Ave

1307 15th St

1218 6th St

838 7th St

1118 11th Street

937 6th St

1042 6th St

1517 18th Street

1111 Berkeley St
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Monroe Manor

01120SI

1518 10th St

833 11th St

808 6th St

2403 Centinela Ave

2683 34th St

2928 4th St

427 Montana

2437 S. Centinela Ave
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Casa Hermosa

1418 12th St

123 California Ave

2010-2016 Ocean Park Blvd

848 5th St Santa Monica, CA 90403

1201 Idaho Ave

922 6th St

947 9th St

2622 28th St

2507 3rd St
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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 | $2,638 | $1,298 | $5,080 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,313 | $6,945 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,474 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,835 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
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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 $2,638.
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 $4,700 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 451 sq ft.
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