
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (42 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Monica with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Solaire Venice

G8 by CLG
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Luxe Villas

1223 Federal Ave

1539 Beloit Ave

Matteson by Category

1515 Colby Ave

Third Avenue Apartments
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Westside Terrace Apartments

West Park Village

1666 S. Federal Ave (UDA09)

Westwood Villa

Acacia

La Fortunado

Diamond Head Apartments

Midvale Court Apartments Westwood
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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,643 | $1,200 | $6,994 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $1,200 | $8,491 |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,496 | $1,990 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,430 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 777 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,195 to $6,994 with an average price of $5,159.
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 $8,491 with an average monthly rent of $3,354.
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 $1,990 to $16,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,496.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 663 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $15,831 - averaging $5,430 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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