
New Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $4,500 (91 Rentals)


The Stanford West

Evani 3223 Wilshire

The Charlie Santa Monica

Chelsea Santa Monica

Willow Santa Monica

Catherine Santa Monica
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Junction Santa Monica

The Wilson

Gibson Santa Monica

Criterion Promenade

Beautiful Apartment with Custom Kitchen
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Millennium Santa Monica

The Lucky

R3 by CLG

Richland Metro by Wiseman

Westdale Pacific

AMLI Marina Del Rey

Neptune Marina
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The Landmark Los Angeles

Lindblade Lofts

Maxwell

Picasso Brentwood

Linea

The Charlie Mar Vista

Lib Vista

Camden Town

Inclave Luxury Apartments

1837 Sawtelle Blvd

Residences at West Edge

Vantage Mar Vista
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Haven Apartments

Green Park

2730 S Barrington Ave, Unit 2730

Venice Wave by Wiseman

&Pico

The SW by CLG

Barringway Place

The Louella

Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living

ARC Westwood
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G8 by CLG
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 | $2,656 | $1,295 | $7,181 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,346 | $1,198 | $8,491 |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,486 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,168 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
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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 New Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Santa Monica is at 1515 Colby Ave listed at $1,265.
How much is the average rent for a New Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Santa Monica is $4,023.
What is the largest New Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,097 square feet unit starting from $3,360 at The Landmark Los Angeles.
What is the average size for Santa Monica New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Santa Monica is currently at 657 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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