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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Monica, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wilshire Montana$12,000$1,750131

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MattesonPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-D1BR,1BA$1,175
1705 Purdue Ave in West LA0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1101 Ocean Front WalkStudio/BachelorStudio,1BA$1,400
Charnock-11311BACH,1BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Beloit Receivership1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
1521 Beloit Avenue,0x1Studio,1BA$1,550
G8 by CLG7 Bed 7 Bath Shared Apt. w/ Private BathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1806 CORINTH AV3 Bed3BR,2.5BA$2.15
1823 19th St, Unit 61823 19th St3BR,2BA$2.47
1539 Beloit AveUnit PH44BR,3BA$0.95
2518 Kansas Ave, Unit 42518 Kansas Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.00
1515 Colby AveUnit 3143BR,3BA$1.25
Porter Mar Vista - Co-Living3 Bedroom South3BR,3BA$2.11
Chateau Barry Apartments1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.30
3155 S Barrington Ave, Unit F3155 S Barrington Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
1222 McClellan Dr, Unit 41222 McClellan Dr1BR,1BA$2.29
Comma BarringtonSanta 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.

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