
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (73 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1037 2nd St

1860 9th St

PR SM Livorno LLC

1762 9th St

Sea Castle

1901 6th St.
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1438 10th St

Santa Monica Mariner Village

2010 3rd St

PR SM Positano LLC

1824 10th St

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PR SM San Remo LLC

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641 Grant 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 | $3,405 | $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+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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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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