Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (46 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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Lincoln SM
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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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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Ocean Park Boulevard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Park Boulevard

1717-1723 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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PR SM Livorno LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PR SM Livorno LLC

1540 6th 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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The Westerly on Lincoln
$1,999 - $3,824
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$1,894 - $3,719
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The Westerly on Lincoln

13603 Marina Pointe DrMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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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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La Fortunado
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Fortunado

12756 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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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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01427AM
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

01427AM

1427 Amherst AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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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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26 Westminister Avenue,
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Westminister Avenue,

26 Westminster AveVenice, CA 90291
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Navy Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Navy Street Apartments

25 Navy StVenice, CA 90291
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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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1616 Federal Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616 Federal Ave

1616 Federal AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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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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1808 S Bundy Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1808 S Bundy Dr

1808 S Bundy DrLos 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 3,149 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $4,880 with an average price of $3,452.

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 $1,500 to $7,650 with an average monthly rent of $3,208.

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 $2,350 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,343.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 907 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,599 to $28,000 - averaging $5,595 for the location.

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