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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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1857 7th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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933 6th St

Santa MonicaCA90403
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2701 11th St
Studio Apartments

2701 11th St

2701 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2106 Delaware Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1219 California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1219 California Ave

1219 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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828 Cedar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

828 Cedar St

828 Cedar StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1810 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1810 12th St

1810 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1045 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1045 6th St

1045 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1311 15th St
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1311 15th St

1311 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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934 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

934 6th St

934 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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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 776 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,295 to $6,435 with an average price of $2,659.

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 $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,384.

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 $1,875 to $15,648. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,442.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 670 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $15,831 - averaging $4,902 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

Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.