Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (243 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Monica Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $2,674 | $1,315 | $8,071 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,409 | $1,198 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,501 | $1,934 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $5,213 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $1,882 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 766 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,315 to $8,071 with an average price of $2,674.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica ranges from $1,198 to $12,760 with an average monthly rent of $3,409.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Monica range from $1,934 to $15,648. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,501.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 665 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $15,831 - averaging $5,213 for the location.
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