Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,000 (35 Rentals)

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Apartments in Santa Monica with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Ocean Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2302 32nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2535 Kansas Ave
Studio Apartments

2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Diamond Head Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Head Apartments

660 Veteran AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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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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1121-1139 Amoroso Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1121-1139 Amoroso Pl

1121-1139 Amoroso PlVenice, CA 90291
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10911 Rochester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10911 Rochester Ave

10911 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90024
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12706 Venice Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

12706 Venice Blvd

12706 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Del Rio Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rio Apartments

3430 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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Leo Lofts
Studio Apartments

Leo Lofts

906 Pacific AveVenice, CA 90291
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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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Darlington Court Apartments
Studio Apartments

Darlington Court Apartments

11676-11678 Darlington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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39 Sunset Ave
Studio Apartments

39 Sunset Ave

39 Sunset AveVenice, CA 90291
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Haven Coliving - Penmar
4 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Coliving - Penmar

2478 Penmar AveVenice, CA 90291
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1403 Innes Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Innes Pl

1403 Innes PlVenice, CA 90291
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3671 Veteran Avenue,
Studio Apartments

3671 Veteran Avenue,

3671 Veteran AveLos Angeles, CA 90034
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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

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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 Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 767 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,175 to $8,071 with an average price of $3,338.

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 $3,385.

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 $4,511.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 663 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $15,831 - averaging $5,250 for the location.

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.