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12534 Woodgreen St

11701 Texas Ave

1827 Veteran Ave

1424 Amherst Ave

11337 Nebraska Ave, Unit #302

2002 4th St, Unit 000

12028 Wilshire Blvd

11722 Ohio Ave, Unit 201

40 Brooks Ave, Unit 19
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27 Eastwind St

1440 Veteran Ave, Unit 149 So. Spalding #1

1234 14th St

2584 S Sepulveda Blvd

1449 Butler Ave

245 S Thurston Ave

646 Ocean Park Blvd

309 Broadway St

10904-10908 National Blvd

10908 National Blvd

3793 S Centinela Ave

1165 Stanford St

3113 Virginia Ave

440 Howland Canal

2320 Virginia Ave

1941 Barry Ave, Unit Back Unit

2119 Kelton Ave

657 Raymond Ave

10965 Rochester Ave

11284 Montana Ave

1821 S Bentley Ave

2119 Kelton Ave

2105 Camden Ave

1295 Federal Ave

1261 Granville Ave

14 Wavecrest Ave

1620 Brockton Ave

1857 7th St

11727 Mayfield Ave

4116 Neosho Ave

1015 Ashland Ave

11133 Rose Ave

239 S Barrington Ave, Unit F3

2316 Virginia Ave, Unit 242

1518 Federal

11228 Richland Ave
Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,366 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,349 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $22,115 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $33,373 | $6,400 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $44,650 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $72,833 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Monica, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Santa Monica, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Monica Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Wilshire Montana | $12,000 | $1,750 | 131 |
Cheapest Available Santa Monica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Monica, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Matteson in the Venice Beach neighborhood priced from $1,175. 1705 Purdue Ave in West LA in the Sawtelle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Monica apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Matteson | Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
1705 Purdue Ave in West LA | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
1101 Ocean Front Walk | Studio/Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Charnock-11311 | BACH,1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Darlington Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Beloit Receivership | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
1521 Beloit Avenue, | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
G8 by CLG | 7 Bed 7 Bath Shared Apt. w/ Private Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,554 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Monica area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 1806 CORINTH AV in the in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Santa Monica apartment is the 1823 19th St Model at 1823 19th St, Unit 6 starting at $3,950 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Pico neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Monica apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1806 CORINTH AV | 3 Bed | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
1823 19th St, Unit 6 | 1823 19th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.47 |
1539 Beloit Ave | Unit PH4 | 4BR,3BA | $0.95 |
2518 Kansas Ave, Unit 4 | 2518 Kansas Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
1515 Colby Ave | Unit 314 | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living | 3 Bedroom South | 3BR,3BA | $2.11 |
Chateau Barry Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
3155 S Barrington Ave, Unit F | 3155 S Barrington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 4 | 1222 McClellan Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Comma Barrington | Santa Monica (U201) | 4BR,2BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Monica?
There are currently 6370 Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,198 to $15,831. There are also 592 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $85,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Monica?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Monica ranges from $850 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $27,278.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Monica?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica range from $1,635 to $15,831, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,240.
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.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA
Written by: Rachel Presser
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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.

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.