Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $3,000 (1,157 Rentals)

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1337 19th St
$2,995 - $3,095
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1337 19th St

1337 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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The Charlie Santa Monica
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$2,915 - $5,585
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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,834 - $7,140
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage
$2,750
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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage

1229 23rd StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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919 17th St
$2,699 - $3,299
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919 17th St

919 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Evani 3223 Wilshire
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$2,699 - $5,899
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Evani 3223 Wilshire

3223 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Pacific Plaza
$2,650 - $3,250
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$2,640 - $3,240
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Pacific Plaza

1431 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,550 - $3,828
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$2,543 - $3,821
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 3,147 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,150 to $4,880 with an average price of $2,610.

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 $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $3,224.

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 $4,423.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 903 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,600 to $32,000 - averaging $5,815 for the location.

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