Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (275 Rentals)

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1254 14th St, Unit A
$1,800
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1254 14th St, Unit A

1254 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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907 Lincoln Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

907 Lincoln Blvd

907 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90403
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810-812 7th St
Studio Apartments

810-812 7th St

810-812 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1233 14th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 14th St

1233 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Ocean Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1417 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1417 11th St

1417 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1111 Berkeley St
Studio Apartments

1111 Berkeley St

1111 Berkeley StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1517 18th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1517 18th Street

1517 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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833 11th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

833 11th St

833 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1243 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 12th St

1243 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Olympic Studios
Studio Apartments

Olympic Studios

2029 Olympic BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1102 11th St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1102 11th St

1102 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1117 3rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1117 3rd St

1117 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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928-934 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

928-934 12th St

928-934 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1025 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 19th St

1025 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2302 32nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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838 7th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

838 7th St

838 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1001 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 19th St

1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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The Sovereign
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sovereign

205 Washington AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
Studio Apartments

1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1307 15th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1307 15th St

1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2535 Kansas Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1748 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1748 18th St

1748 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1042 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1042 6th St

1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Yale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yale Apartments

1328 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1120 6th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1120 6th

1120 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1124 12th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1124 12th St

1124 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1522 N Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1522 N Harvard St

1522 N Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1731 Pico Blvd
Studio Apartments

1731 Pico Blvd

1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1015 2nd Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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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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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 3,124 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $4,598 with an average price of $2,581.

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 $1,025 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,305.

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 $1,450 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,458.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 916 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,150 to $24,000 - averaging $5,866 for the location.

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