Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1403 Innes Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Innes Pl

1403 Innes PlVenice, CA 90291
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39 Sunset Ave
Studio Apartments

39 Sunset Ave

39 Sunset AveVenice, CA 90291
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Darlington Court Apartments
Studio Apartments

Darlington Court Apartments

11676-11678 Darlington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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3965 Inglewood Blvd
Studio Apartments

3965 Inglewood Blvd

3965 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11407 Santa Monica Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11407 Santa Monica Blvd

11407 Santa Monica BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Los Angeles and the best places to live with original content written by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser

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Getting Around Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Monica?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is at 1705 Purdue Ave in West LA listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment is $1,175 at Matteson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica is starting from $1,875 at Midvale Court Apartments Westwood.

What is the most affordable Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Midvale Court Apartments Westwood and starts from $2,955.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Written by: Rachel Presser

Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.