
Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,100 (325 Rentals)


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1534 11th St

1347 Oak St, Unit 1347, Unit 1347

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202 Bicknell Ave, Unit 5w, Unit 5w

834 10th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2001 - 2029 Olympic

1517 11th St

1731 Pico Blvd
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1434 Santa Monica Blvd

2122 Ocean Park Blvd

1444 15th St, Unit 8

717 Strand St, Unit 8

1637 Berkeley St

1827 Euclid St

1423 24th St

2403 Centinela Ave

2928 4th St

2683 34th St
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2539 7th St #C

808 6th St

810-812 7th St

815 Ocean Park Blvd

907 Lincoln Blvd

1233 14th St

Ocean Park Apartments

1417 11th St

1111 Berkeley St

1517 18th Street
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833 11th St

1243 12th St

1015 2nd Street

Olympic Studios

1102 11th St

Lincoln SM

928-934 12th St

2302 32nd St

01120SI

838 7th St
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1025 19th St

937 6th St

1001 19th St

The Sovereign

1218 6th St

1307 15th St

2535 Kansas Ave

1748 18th St

1042 6th St
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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 Under $2100 | $2,702 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $3,303 | $1,361 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $4,469 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $6,057 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $2,067 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Franklin Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 3,140 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $4,995 with an average price of $2,702.
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 $1,361 to $13,210 with an average monthly rent of $3,303.
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 $18,910. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,469.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 917 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $32,000 - averaging $6,057 for the location.
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