Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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property at 305 N Venice Blvd

$1,500 - $2,650

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$1,500 - $2,650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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305 N Venice Blvd

Los AngelesCA90291
property at 101 Dudley Ave

$1,598 - $2,798

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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101 Dudley Ave

Los AngelesCA90291

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property at 1823 12th St

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1823 12th St

Santa MonicaCA90404
property at 16144 Sunset Blvd

$1,800 - $3,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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16144 Sunset Blvd

Los AngelesCA90272

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property at 922 Stanford St

$1,995

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$1,995
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 20

922 Stanford St

Santa MonicaCA90403

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property at 1916 3rd St

$2,150

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$2,150
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1916 3rd St, Unit 1916 3rd Street

1916 3rd St
Santa MonicaCA90405

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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Monica, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Monica, CA area range in price from $1,650 to $24,000 with an overall median price of $3,663. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Monica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wilshire Montana$3,663$1,650312

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 Ocean Park neighborhood priced from $1,298. Beloit Avenue Apartments in the Sawtelle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 Dudley AveJUNIOR STUDIOStudio,$1,298
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
s32220BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,490
30 Dudley AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,498
1775 Beloit Ave# 02A1BR,1BA$1,500
Ocean Park BoulevardEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,550
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living4 Bedroom Southwest4BR,3BA$1,587
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$1,595
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $0.76 price per square foot 1909 Ocean Front Walk Model at 1909 Ocean Front Walk in the in the Venice Beach neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the 2bed 2bath Model at Mayfield Hall by Wiseman starting at $4,095 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Brentwood 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.
1909 Ocean Front Walk1909 Ocean Front Walk4BR,4BA$0.76
Mayfield Hall by Wiseman2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$2.28
Matteson by CategoryPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-A1BR,1BA$1.05
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom North3BR,3BA$1.79
11260 Westminster Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.18
1815 Greenfield Ave1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.85
The Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
1400 Camden Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.29
3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill3922 Tivoli Ave1BR,1BA$2.55
Gorham Manor Apartments1081BR,1BA$2.56

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Monica?

There are currently 6250 Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $24,000. There are also 614 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Monica ranging from $1,200 to $100,000.

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 $1,200 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,276.

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 $1,224 to $24,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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