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Bali Hai
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Bali Hai

246 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1212 5th St
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1212 5th St

1212 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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641 Grant St
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641 Grant St

641 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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PR SM Biella LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

PR SM Biella LLC

1411 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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PR SM Anacapa LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

PR SM Anacapa LLC

1531 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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123 California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

123 California Ave

123 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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PR SM Sorrento LLC
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PR SM Sorrento LLC

620-632 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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300 Bay St
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300 Bay St

300 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Monica Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Santa Monica is under $2,475.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is 1517 11th St which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Monica costs $6,479.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Santa Monica?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Downtown Santa Monica that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Santa Monica have an average cost of $1,139 which is $5,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Monica.

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