
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $2,100 (47 Rentals)


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1843 7th St

303 California Ave

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1455 9th Street

325 Bay St.

1857 7th St, Unit G

225 Bay St

2322 5th St
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2219 4th St, Unit 2

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300 California Ave

1438 10th St

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1518 10th St

1015 2nd Street

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1523 11th St

227 Strand St

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1857 7th St
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1028 3rd Street

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1037 2nd St

1762 9th St

1231 5th St

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2010 3rd St

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1824 10th St

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1543 11th St

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Bali Hai

Bay on 6th

123 California Ave

2311 4th St
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,386 | $1,800 | $4,595 |
Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,382 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,124 | $4,477 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is 1015 2nd Street which is listed at $1,898, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Monica costs $5,991.
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 5 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 $1,236 which is $4,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Monica.
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