Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1218 6th St
Studio Apartments

1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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12TH ST., 1528
1 Bedroom Apartments

12TH ST., 1528

1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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202 Bicknell Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

202 Bicknell Ave

202 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1843 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1843 7th St

1843 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1661 Appian Way
Studio Apartments

1661 Appian Way

1661 Appian WaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 1517 11th St listed at $1,800.

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 $2,200 at 325 Bay St..

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 $3,395 at Casa Grande 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 Junction Santa Monica and starts from $4,150.

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