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Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA under $2000. 45 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a bedroom with a bed
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    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2029 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    STUDIO $1,931
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a sink
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    1432 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $1,931
  • a living room with white couches and chairs and a table
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    1537 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $1,931
  • a kitchen and a dining room with a table and chairs
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    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $1,931
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  • a living room with a staircase and a tv in a house
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    2001 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    STUDIO $1,765

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    1415 Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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  • an olive tree in front of a house
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    1420 Saltair Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    STUDIO $1,695+
  • a patio with a couch and chairs and a table
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    52-52 1/2 Dudley Ct, VENICE, CA 90291
    STUDIO $1,695
  • a living room with a blue couch and a table and chairs
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    11821 Goshen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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  • an empty kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    1719 Federal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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  • the spacious living room and kitchen of an apartment
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    11611 Iowa Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a blue couch and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances
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    1671 Colby Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
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  • the building in which the hotel is located
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    11660 Mayfield Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049
    STUDIO $1,800
  • a white building with a sign and trees in front of it
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    1825 Butler Ave/1822 Colby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    STUDIO $1,895
  • the building where the condo hotel is located
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    1711 Corinth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    STUDIO $1,895
  • the facade of a building with a street in front of it
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    1841 Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    STUDIO $1,700
  • the window in the living room is open and the light is coming in
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    1320 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
    1 BED $1,995
  • a kitchen with black cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    1601 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
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  • the kitchen has a stove and a microwave in it
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    1620 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
    1 BED $1,995
  • a large building with a sign in front of it
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    12602 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    STUDIO $1,950
  • an apartment building with palm trees in front of it
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    11221 Richland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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  • the front of a house with a garden in front of it
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    3796 Colonial Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    STUDIO $2,000
  • a car parked in front of an apartment building
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    2810 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a kitchen
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    1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $1,835+
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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

When were prices and availability in Santa Monica, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Santa Monica, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Santa Monica, CA?

The best apartments in Santa Monica, CA are: Catherine, Casa Hermosa Apartments, 401 Washington, Criterion Promenade and Santa Monica Emperor.

What type of rental buildings are in Santa Monica, CA?

In Santa Monica 71% of the housing is rented out compared to 29% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Santa Monica's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 78% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Santa Monica, CA under $2,000

There’s more than one way to spend $2,000 on rent in Santa Monica, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $2,000 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $2,000 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Santa Monica, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $2,000 in Santa Monica, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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