Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica area of Santa Monica for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.
Silvercrest Senior Residence
325 Bay St.
Belmar Apartments
Lincoln SM
1218 6th St
1015 2nd Street
12TH ST., 1528
202 Bicknell Ave
1843 7th St
1661 Appian Way
4TH2015
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,157 | $596 | $6,225 |
Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,946 | $634 | $8,660 |
Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,571 | $760 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,723 | $876 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Monica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 123 California Ave priced from $1,998. 1015 2nd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,998. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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123 California Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,998 |
1015 2nd Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,998 |
12TH ST., 1528 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
325 Bay St. | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
1537 on 7th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,427 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Monica, CA
As of January 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Monica area is the $3.40 price per square foot 2X2 Renovated Model at Casa Grande Apartments in the in the Pico neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Monica apartment is the 1743 10th St Model at 1743 10th St, Unit D starting at $3,300 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Pico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Casa Grande Apartments | 2X2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
1743 10th St, Unit D | 1743 10th St | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
525 | SMB | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
Pacific Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
512 Bay St, Unit 3 | 512 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Santa Monica Mariner Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
12TH ST., 1528 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
123 California Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
201 Pacific St, Unit C | 201 Pacific St | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
325 Bay St. | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Getting Around the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
77 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is at 123 California Ave listed at $1,998.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment is $2,145 at 12TH ST., 1528.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is starting from $2,635 at Pacific Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Catherine and starts from $4,852.
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