Gated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $3,000 (196 Rentals)

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1337 19th St
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$2,895 - $2,995
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1337 19th St

1337 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,856 - $4,382
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,846 - $6,590
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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736 Marine St
$2,350
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736 Marine St

736 Marine StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1534 11th St
$2,038 - $3,350
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1534 11th St

1534 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2248 20th St
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2248 20th St

2248 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1762 9th St
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1762 9th St

1762 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1118 9th St
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1118 9th St

1118 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Living at Santa Monica
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$2,512 - $4,689
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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2701 11th St
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2701 11th St

2701 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1142 24th St
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1142 24th St

1142 24th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1219 California Ave
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1219 California Ave

1219 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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952 17th St
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952 17th St

952 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1423 24th St
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1423 24th St

1423 24th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1001 19th St
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1001 19th St

1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Santa Monica?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is at 1515 Colby Ave listed at $1,265.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,516.

What is the largest Gated Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,500 square feet unit starting from $4,695 at Villa Cordova.

What is the average size for Santa Monica Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Santa Monica is currently at 734 sq ft.

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