Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,300 (77 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pico?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Studio Apartments | $3,067 | $1,595 | $5,080 |
| Pico 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $1,750 | $6,945 |
| Pico 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $2,595 | $9,475 |
| Pico 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,523 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Pico Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Pico Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pico?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pico is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pico?
The cheapest apartment in Pico is Wellesley Manor which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Pico costs $5,585.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pico?
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 8 regular apartments in Pico 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 Pico?
Cheap apartments in Pico have an average cost of $257 which is $5,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pico.
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