Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,850 (9 Rentals)
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 | $3,203 | $1,850 | $5,080 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,783 | $2,100 | $6,945 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,475 | $2,848 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,187 | $4,800 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Ranked #3
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
77 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,542.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is 123 California Ave which is listed at $2,198, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Monica costs $5,823.
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 $1,836 which is $3,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Monica.
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