Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $1,700 (84 Rentals)

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1837-1839 Euclid St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1837-1839 Euclid St

1837-1839 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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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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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4417 S Centinela Ave
$1,325 - $1,850
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4417 S Centinela Ave

4417 S Centinela AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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101 Dudley Ave
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$1,298 - $2,498
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101 Dudley Ave

101 Dudley AveVenice, CA 90291
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1215 Granville Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1215 Granville Ave

1215 Granville AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3961 Moore St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3961 Moore St

3961 Moore StLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1817 Beloit Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1817 Beloit Ave

1817 Beloit AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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12915 Venice Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

12915 Venice Blvd

12915 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1383 Midvale Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1383 Midvale Ave

1383 Midvale AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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4076 Redwood Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4076 Redwood Ave

4076 Redwood AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Amherst Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amherst Apartments

1512 Amherst AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Bundy 1435 JVG
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bundy 1435 JVG

1435 S Bundy DrLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1835 Purdue Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1835 Purdue Ave

1835 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3747 Sepulveda Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3747 Sepulveda Blvd

3747 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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1527 Stoner Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1527 Stoner Avenue

1525-1527 Stoner AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1724 Colby Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Colby Ave

1724 Colby AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1400 Brockton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Brockton Ave

1400 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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11296 Brookhaven Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11296 Brookhaven Ave

11296 Brookhaven AveLos Angeles, CA 90064

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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 3,134 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $5,080 with an average price of $2,648.

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 $1,313 to $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $3,276.

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 $2,350 to $18,910. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,491.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 914 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $32,000 - averaging $5,882 for the location.

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