
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (86 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Santa Monica that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


1517 11th St

928-934 12th St

1122 6th St

Ocean Park Boulevard

1015 2nd Street

123 California Ave

1307 15th St

1218 6th St

838 7th St
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1102 11th St

Olympic Studios

1517 18th Street

1111 Berkeley St

Ocean Park Apartments

1233 14th St

G8 by CLG

Ashewood
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1539 Beloit Ave

1223 Federal Ave

Desora

ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished by RH

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios

Westside Terrace Apartments

1249 South Bundy

Acacia

Sunset West
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2136 Colby Ave

Midvale Court Apartments Westwood

Vista Apartments

1525 S Saltair Ave

626 Rose Ave

501 N Venice Blvd

10905 Ohio Ave

Total Monthly Price
2680 S Barrington Ave, Unit 101

3432-3434 S Centinela Ave, Unit 34 08

12732 Venice Blvd., Unit 4
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Haven Coliving - Penmar

1640 Bentley Ave.

1217 Amherst Ave

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811 Broadway St

40 Westminster Ave

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1617 S Westgate Ave

Solaire Venice

Darlington Court Apartments
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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 | $2,693 | $1,298 | $5,130 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,463 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,069 | $1,205 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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 Pet Friendly Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Monica is at 1525 S Saltair Ave listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,660.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,550 square feet unit starting from $10,500 at 2216 Main St, Unit 204.
What is the average size for Santa Monica Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Santa Monica is currently at 745 sq ft.
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