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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

152 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA. 152 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $1,200 Apartments Under $1,800 Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,200 Apartments Under $2,600 Apartments Under $3,600

Apartments Under $1,200

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a patio with a couch and chairs and a table
    Today

    52-52 1/2 Dudley Ct, VENICE, CA 90291
    STUDIO $1,695
  • a living room with a staircase and a tv in a house
    Today

    2001 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    STUDIO $1,765

Apartments Under $2,000

  • the building in which the hotel is located
    Today

    11660 Mayfield Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $2,495+
    2 BEDS $3,000+
  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a kitchen
    Today

    1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $1,835+
    1 BED $2,750+
    2 BEDS $3,395+
  • the building in which the apartment is located
    Today

    11460 Venice, Mar Vista, CA 90066
    STUDIO $1,845
    1 BED $2,060
    2 BEDS $2,545
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    10866 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1550, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $3,350
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2029 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    STUDIO $1,931
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  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a sink
    Today

    1432 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $1,931
  • a living room with white couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    1537 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $1,931
  • a kitchen and a dining room with a table and chairs
    Today

    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $1,931
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  • the kitchen has a stove and a microwave in it
    Today

    1620 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,445+

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops and white cabinets
    Today

    2440 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064
    STUDIO $2,140
    1 BED $2,715
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
    Today

    3755 Inglewood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    STUDIO $2,145
    1 BED $2,450
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    1260 Veteran Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $2,150
    1 BED $2,750
    2 BEDS $3,455

Apartments Under $2,600

  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    11400 Rochester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
    STUDIO $2,400
    1 BED $2,600
    2 BEDS $3,600
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    1422 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    1 BED $2,522
  • a living room with a window and a brown carpet
    Today

    1430 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    1 BED $2,522
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    1422 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    1 BED $2,522
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1428 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    1 BED $2,522
    2 BEDS $3,420
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    1423 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    1 BED $2,522
    2 BEDS $3,420

Apartments Under $3,600

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1425 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    2 BEDS $3,420
  • a living room with a fireplace and a blue couch
    Today

    1412 Colby Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
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    2 BEDS $3,695
  • a living room with a blue couch and a table and chairs
    Today

    11821 Goshen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a white refrigerator
    Today

    3430 So. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Santa Monica, CA

83 /100
Very Walkable
70 /100
Excellent Transit
97 /100
Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 83, Transit Score®: 70, Bike Score®: 97

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,931 and $3,420.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average Santa Monica, CA cheap apartment size is 663 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Monica, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Monica, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Monica, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Monica, CA has never been easier. We feature 152 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Monica, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Monica, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Monica is $3,626 per month so any rental south of $2,901 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Monica, CA rents go as low as $1,090/mo.

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