Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (45 Rentals)

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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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2302 32nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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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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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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1842 Purdue Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1842 Purdue Ave

1842 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1623-1625 Butler Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1623-1625 Butler Ave

1623-1625 Butler AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1353 S. Carmelina Ave (UDA08)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1353 S. Carmelina Ave (UDA08)

1353 S Carmelina AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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01427AM
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

01427AM

1427 Amherst AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1121-1139 Amoroso Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1121-1139 Amoroso Pl

1121-1139 Amoroso PlVenice, CA 90291
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10911 Rochester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10911 Rochester Ave

10911 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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12706 Venice Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12706 Venice Blvd

12706 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Del Rio Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rio Apartments

3430 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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Colonial House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial House Apartments

11929 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Leo Lofts
Studio Apartments

Leo Lofts

906 Pacific AveVenice, CA 90291
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11923-27 Venice Blvd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11923-27 Venice Blvd

11923-11927 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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12120 Rochester Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12120 Rochester Ave

12120 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Notting Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Notting Hill Apartments

1900 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3965 Inglewood Blvd
Studio Apartments

3965 Inglewood Blvd

3965 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Darlington Court Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Darlington Court Apartments

11676-11678 Darlington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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Solaire Venice
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Solaire Venice

12518 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1403 Innes Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Innes Pl

1403 Innes PlVenice, CA 90291
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Getting Around Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 3,158 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,198 to $6,711 with an average price of $3,552.

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 $1,457 to $8,491 with an average monthly rent of $3,343.

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 $2,195 to $16,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,452.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 906 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,150 to $30,000 - averaging $5,494 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Written by: Rachel Presser

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.