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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Monica, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$5,737$1,650158

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Monica, CA is a Studio unit found at Sawtelle-1661 in the Sawtelle neighborhood priced from $1,195. 1641 Westgate Avenue, in the Sawtelle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sawtelle-1661Apt-BachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
1641 Westgate Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
101 Dudley AveStudioStudio,$1,498
501 N Venice BlvdBACHELORStudio,1BA$1,595
1626 Barry AveZEROStudio,1BA$1,595
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,598
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Venice-12915STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,622
13117-13121 Venice Blvd13117 1/2Studio,1BA$1,650
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2 Bdrm Model at Chateau Brentana in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the Unit 307 Model at 1515 Colby Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Sawtelle 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.
Chateau Brentana2 Bdrm2BR,2BA$2.41
1515 Colby AveUnit 3074BR,3BA$1.10
1539 Beloit AveUnit 2114BR,3BA$1.06
Barrington Terrace2 bed2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Corinth Ave. ApartmentsCorinth2BR,2BA$2.35
4253 S Centinela Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.96
11015 National Blvd2 x 22BR,2BA$2.45
1450 S Barrington AveUnit PH33BR,2BA$1.50
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Monica?

There are currently 6256 Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $22,000. There are also 836 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $99,000.

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 $99,000 with an average monthly rent of $24,335.

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 $1,025 to $22,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $47,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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