
Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (292 Rentals)


Monroe Manor

1042-1048 17th St

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1254 14th St, Unit A

1517 11th St

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2504 23rd St

1117 3rd St

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

1044 2nd St

1010 Pico Blvd, Unit 9
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2300 Oak St, Unit 5

1637 Berkeley St

810-812 7th St

907 Lincoln Blvd

815 Ocean Park Blvd

1233 14th St

2122 Ocean Park Blvd

Ocean Park Apartments

1417 11th St

1111 Berkeley St
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833 11th St

1517 18th Street

1243 12th St

Olympic Studios

1102 11th St

928-934 12th St

Lincoln SM

Ocean Park Boulevard

2302 32nd St

1025 19th St
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

838 7th St

PICO, 1132-1136

1001 19th St

The Sovereign

2535 Kansas Ave

1218 6th St

1307 15th St

1748 18th St

1042 6th St
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Yale Apartments

1120 6th

p1422

1124 12th St

1731 Pico Blvd

1537 7th

2408 Ocean Park Blvd

130 W Channel Rd

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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 Under $2000 | $2,607 | $1,298 | $5,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,305 | $893 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,587 | $1,149 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $6,291 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $5,481 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
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Edison Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 3,097 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $5,995 with an average price of $2,607.
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 $893 to $12,760 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 $1,149 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,587.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 925 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $24,000 - averaging $6,291 for the location.
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