
Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (267 Rentals)


834 10th St, Unit 2

2001 - 2029 Olympic

1042-1048 17th St

1117 3rd St

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1825 Euclid St

1517 11th St

1731 Pico Blvd

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

1637 Berkeley St
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815 Ocean Park Blvd

907 Lincoln Blvd

810-812 7th St

1233 14th St

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1417 11th St

1111 Berkeley St

1517 18th Street

833 11th St

1243 12th St
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Olympic Studios

1102 11th St

928-934 12th St

Lincoln SM

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1025 19th St

01120SI

937 6th St

2302 32nd St

838 7th St
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1001 19th St

2535 Kansas Ave

The Sovereign

1218 6th St

1307 15th St

1748 18th St

1042 6th St

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1124 12th St
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1522 N Harvard St

123 California Ave

1015 2nd Street

Ocean Park Boulevard

1837-1839 Euclid St

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130 W Channel Rd

2307 Ocean Ave

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

Monterey Plaza
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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 | $2,693 | $1,298 | $5,130 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,327 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,463 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $6,069 | $1,205 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,053 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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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 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 $5,130 with an average price of $2,693.
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 $1,200 to $13,310 with an average monthly rent of $3,327.
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 $1,100 to $17,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,463.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 922 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,205 to $28,000 - averaging $6,069 for the location.
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