Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (147 Rentals)

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933 6th St

Santa MonicaCA90403

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Belmar Apartments
Studio Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2307 Ocean Ave
Studio Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1948 20th St
Studio Apartments

1948 20th St

1948 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Lincoln SM
Studio Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Yale Apartments
Studio Apartments

Yale Apartments

1328 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1015 2nd Street
Studio Apartments

1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1118 11th Street
Studio Apartments

1118 11th Street

1118 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1307 15th St
Studio Apartments

1307 15th St

1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2535 Kansas Ave
Studio Apartments

2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1731 Pico Blvd
Studio Apartments

1731 Pico Blvd

1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405

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838 7th St
Studio Apartments

838 7th St

838 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
Studio Apartments

1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1434 Santa Monica Blvd
Studio Apartments

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

1434 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1042 6th St
Studio Apartments

1042 6th St

1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1517 18th Street
Studio Apartments

1517 18th Street

1517 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1111 Berkeley St
Studio Apartments

1111 Berkeley St

1111 Berkeley StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1518 10th St
Studio Apartments

1518 10th St

1518 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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3RD927
Studio Apartments

3RD927

927 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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810-812 7th St
Studio Apartments

810-812 7th St

810-812 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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833 11th St
Studio Apartments

833 11th St

833 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2507 3rd St
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2507 3rd St

2507 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Olympic Studios
Studio Apartments

Olympic Studios

2029 Olympic BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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The Sovereign
Studio Apartments

The Sovereign

205 Washington AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 Studio Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Monica is at Rochester Gardens listed at $1,550.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is $2,708.

What is the largest available Studio Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $3,535 at Westwood Riviera Apartments.

What is the average size for Santa Monica Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Monica is currently 463 sq ft.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Written by: Rachel Presser

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.