Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $1,500 (38 Rentals)

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130 W Channel Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

130 W Channel Rd

130 W Channel RdSanta Monica, CA 90402
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3222 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2307 Ocean Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1017 Ocean Park Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

1017 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Monterey Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Plaza

11701 Texas AveSanta Monica, CA 90405

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1122 6th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1122 6th St

1122 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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101 Dudley Ave
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$1,298 - $2,698
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101 Dudley Ave

101 Dudley AveVenice, CA 90291
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1002 S Barrington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1002 S Barrington Ave

1002 S Barrington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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33 Brooks Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Brooks Ave

33 Brooks AveVenice, CA 90291
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1775 Beloit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1775 Beloit Ave

1775 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Corinth Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Apartments

2440 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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11311 Charnock Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11311 Charnock Rd

11311 Charnock RdLos Angeles, CA 90066

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Solaire Venice
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Solaire Venice

12518 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1617 S Westgate Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 S Westgate Ave

1617 S Westgate AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1733 Granville Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1733 Granville Ave

1733 Granville AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1661 Sawtelle Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Sawtelle Blvd

1661 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Haven Coliving - Penmar
4 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Coliving - Penmar

2478 Penmar AveVenice, CA 90291
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1403 Innes Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Innes Pl

1403 Innes PlVenice, CA 90291
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Brentwood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Terrace

825 S Gretna Green WayLos Angeles, CA 90049
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Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 3,116 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $5,995 with an average price of $2,713.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica ranges from $1,472 to $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $3,307.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Monica range from $1,700 to $17,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,521.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 921 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $24,000 - averaging $6,170 for the location.

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