Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Monica Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $600 (148 Rentals)

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Santa Monica, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Monica area of Dallas, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Eban Village priced from $743. East Side has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eban Village2X1B602BR,1BA$743
East Side4515 East Side Ave Unit 232BR,1BA$795
Greenhouse FlatsAgave Studio - E1Studio,1BA$848
Carolina ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$850
Courthouse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Zeke ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$870
STARDUSTE1Studio,1BA$910
Casa Grande VillasA11BR,1BA$910
Bluffs at LakewoodA11BR,1BA$915
The ColtonStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $1.25 price per square foot B3 Model at Pecan Grove in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the 4515 East Side Ave Unit 23 Model at East Side starting at $795 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the East Dallas 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.
Pecan GroveB32BR,1.5BA$1.25
East Side4515 East Side Ave Unit 232BR,1BA$0.88
San BenitoB22BR,1BA$1.25
Carolina Apartments2B2B2BR,2BA$1.50
Links on Gaston2-12BR,1BA$1.62
GARDEN VILLA1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
5317 Junius St1071BR,1BA$1.43
Reiger Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.47
Zeke ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
Casa Grande VillasA11BR,1BA$1.53

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Santa Monica, Dallas, TX

Ranked #64

Among neighborhoods in Dallas, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Dallas, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Santa Monica Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Santa Monica Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Monica?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Monica is under $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Monica is Eban Village which is listed at $743, while the average apartment in Santa Monica costs $4,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Monica?

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 50 regular apartments in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?

Cheap apartments in Santa Monica have an average cost of $512 which is $4,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Monica.

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