Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $2,150 (6 Rentals)

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1916 3rd St, Unit 1916 3rd Street

1916 3rd St
Santa MonicaCA90405
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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 1537 7th priced from $1,650. 1117 3rd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1537 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
1117 3rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
1517 11th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Monica, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Monica area is the $2.86 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1857 7th St in the in the Ocean Park neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Monica apartment is the 2002 4th St Model at 2002 4th St, Unit 208 starting at $3,200 with a $3.70 price per square foot in the Ocean Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
2002 4th St, Unit 2082002 4th St1BR,1BA$3.70
PR SM Anacapa LLCE-2x22BR,2BA$4.32
Seventh West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.96
1823 7th StModel2BR,1BA$4.14
1438 10th St#3 (lower unit)1BR,1BA$4.00
1531 10th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.64
323 Bicknell1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.99
1422 - 1432 7th1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.91
225 Bay St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Monica

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Santa Monica?

There are currently 297 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $24,000. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Santa Monica ranging from $2,150 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Santa Monica?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Santa Monica ranges from $2,150 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,255.

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