
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (92 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1811 7th St

1037 2nd St

1860 9th St
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1762 9th St

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1901 6th St.

PR SM Livorno LLC

2010 3rd St

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PR SM Positano LLC

1824 10th St

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641 Grant St

1430 Lincoln

Lincoln/Broadway

117 Pacific St

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PR SM Venezia LLC

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902-914 Broadway

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2311 4th St

1748 9th St

512 Bay St

300 Bay St

1647 Ocean Front Walk

2002 4th St
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 | $3,263 | $1,591 | $4,880 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,126 | $2,100 | $6,945 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,515 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,320 | $4,450 | $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 $2,406.
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 $5,269.
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 18 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 $2,015 which is $3,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Monica.
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