
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (97 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1231 5th St

VRS Portofino LLC

1523 11th St

1857 7th St

1047 2nd St

227 Strand St

Genoa Apartments

1533 9th St

2322 5th St
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1028 3rd Street

230 Pacific St in Santa Monica. Steps to the beach and Main St!

1811 7th St

1037 2nd St

1860 9th St

1762 9th St

1901 6th St.

1438 10th St

PR SM Capri LLC

2010 3rd St
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PR SM Positano LLC

PR SM Verona LLC

1824 10th St

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Sea Castle

PR SM Livorno LLC

PR SM San Remo LLC

Bali Hai

PR SM Revello LLC

Arrive Seaside II

Ocean Avenue Apartments

AMAZING CONDOMINIUM BUILDING BY THE BEACH!!

641 Grant St

2311 4th St

PR SM Anacapa LLC

1541-1551 Ocean Ave

902-914 Broadway

PR SM Venezia LLC

The Alon SM

1748 9th St

PR SM Sorrento LLC

117 Pacific St. in Sant Monica - 1 block to the beach and Main St!

2002 4th St

300 Bay St

1647 Ocean Front Walk

512 Bay 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 | $3,445 | $1,800 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,512 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,875 | $4,205 | $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 $2,500.
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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