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1517 11th St
1517 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (73 Rentals)
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Criterion Promenade
302 Arizona AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Silvercrest Senior Residence
1530 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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303 California Ave
303 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1455 9th Street
1455 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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325 Bay St.
325 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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$2,400
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1517 9th St, Unit C
1517 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1047 2nd St, Unit 7
1047 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
1857 7th St, Unit G
1857 7th St
Santa MonicaCA90401
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The Coastal Apartments
2103 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Seventh West Apartments
1427 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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225 Bay St
225 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Catherine Santa Monica
1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Pacific Plaza
1431 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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$2,650
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2219 4th St, Unit 2
2219 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Residences on Third Street Promenade
1453 3rd Street PromenadeSanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln
1430 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Breeze Suites Moderne
609 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Purser
1659 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Junction Santa Monica
1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1823 7th St
1823 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1433 9th St, Unit F
1433 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Casa Grande Apartments
1525-1527 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
2311 4th St, Unit 2311 4th st. 221
2311 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405
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Belmar Apartments
1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1015 2nd Street
1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1117 3rd St
1117 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Lincoln SM
829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Ocean Park Apartments
2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Bay on 6th
1920 6th AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1528 12th St
1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1661 Appian Way
1661 Appian WaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1843 7th St
1843 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1811 7th St
1811 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lugano Apartments PR III LLC
626 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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PR SM Biella LLC
1411 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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4TH2015
2015-2019 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1231 5th St
1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1537 7th
1537 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1523 11th St
1523 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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227 Strand St
227 Strand StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Genoa Apartments
1418 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1857 7th St
1857 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1533 9th St
1533 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2322 5th St
2322 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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VRS Portofino LLC
1450 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1028 3rd Street
1028 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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PR SM Verona LLC
1528 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide
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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 | $3,405 | $1,800 | $5,395 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,701 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,297 | $2,895 | $9,800 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,627 | $5,545 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Monica Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1517 11th St priced from $1,800. 1015 2nd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,948. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1517 11th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1015 2nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,948 |
| Criterion Promenade | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Bay on 6th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,099 |
| 1843 7th St | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| 1455 9th Street | 22 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 1537 7th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,427 |
| 325 Bay St. | 121 | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| 1857 7th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| Seventh West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Monica, CA
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Monica area is the $4.20 price per square foot 2110 Main St Model at 2110 Main St, Unit 303 in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $8,050. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Monica apartment is the 2X2 Renovated Model at Casa Grande Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Pico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2110 Main St, Unit 303 | 2110 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Casa Grande Apartments | 2X2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 1857 7th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 512 Bay St, Unit 3 | 512 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| 511A Strand St, Unit 511 A | 511A Strand St | 2BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| 1823 7th St | Model | 2BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| 1455 9th Street | 22 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| 2219 4th St, Unit 2 | 2219 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| 225 Bay St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| 1843 7th St | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
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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 $2,595.
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 $1,948, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Monica costs $5,998.
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 7 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 $941 which is $5,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Monica.
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