Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
from $596Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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from $1,795Studio Apartments Available Now

Ocean Park Boulevard

1717-1723 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Lincoln SM
from $1,798Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1403 Innes Pl
from $841Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Innes Pl

1403 Innes PlVenice, CA 90291
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39 Sunset Ave
from $1,295Studio Apartments

39 Sunset Ave

39 Sunset AveVenice, CA 90291
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3965 Inglewood Blvd
from $1,595Studio Apartments

3965 Inglewood Blvd

3965 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11407 Santa Monica Blvd
from $1,5951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11407 Santa Monica Blvd

11407 Santa Monica BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Notting Hill Apartments
from $1,650Studio Apartments

Notting Hill Apartments

1900 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Acacia
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from $1,695Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia

11649 Mayfield AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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Leo Lofts
from $1,795Studio Apartments

Leo Lofts

906 Pacific AveVenice, CA 90291
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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 501 N Venice Blvd listed at $1,550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment is $1,700 at Beloit Receivership.

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 $1,985 at 11924 Montana Ave.

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 and starts from $3,095.

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