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property at 2002 4th St

$1,600

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$1,600
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2002 4th St, Unit 000

2002 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405

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property at 321 S Thurston Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

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321 S Thurston Ave

Los AngelesCA90049
property at 40 Brooks Ave

$1,725

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$1,725
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$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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40 Brooks Ave, Unit 16

40 Brooks Ave
VeniceCA90291

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property at 1449 Butler Ave

$1,850 - $2,290

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1449 Butler Ave

Los AngelesCA90025

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property at 1311 Venice Blvd.

$1,950 - $2,095

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1311 Venice Blvd.

Los AngelesCA90291
property at 11228 Richland Ave

$1,995

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$1,995
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11228 Richland Ave

Los AngelesCA90064

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property at 11133 Rose Ave

$2,150 - $3,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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11133 Rose Ave

Los AngelesCA90034

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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Monica, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Monica, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Monica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wilshire Montana$6,595$1,50062

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Monica, CA is a Studio unit found at 101 Dudley Ave in the Venice neighborhood priced from $1,298. 30 Dudley Ave in the Venice neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 Dudley AveMICRO StudioStudio,$1,298
30 Dudley AveStudioStudio,$1,298
Beloit Receivership# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
Avalon Apartments of Santa MonicaSingleStudio,1BA$1,500
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D1BR,1BA$1,512
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,550
1521 Beloit Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,550
33 Brooks AveNorthStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $0.26 price per square foot Coliving Model at Haven Coliving - Penmar in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E Model at Matteson by Category starting at $1,878 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Venice Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haven Coliving - PenmarColiving4BR,4BA$0.26
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-E1BR,1BA$1.12
11061 Missouri Ave, Unit 311061 Missouri Ave3BR,2BA$1.16
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH74BR,3BA$1.27
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
1848 12th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
Comma Barrington Co-Living4BR/2BA - Freeway4BR,2BA$1.51
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio ,1BA$2.23

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Monica?

There are currently 6224 Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $28,000. There are also 958 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $85,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Monica ranges from $850 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $21,485.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Monica?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica range from $1,599 to $28,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $32,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,190.

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