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Home to 90,000 residents & renowned for its laid-back beachy atmosphere.

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20 Best Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (with pics!)

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Last updated September 2, 2026 at 7:54 AM PDT

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Cedar Apartments Gallery 1

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Cedar Apartments (opens in new tab)

818 Cedar Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

$2,000/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

Studio

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Cali Holdings LLC Gallery 1

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524 Raymond Ave. Gallery 1

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1437 11th St. Gallery 1

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Remodeled lower studio unit on 2nd St, steps to Montana Ave and the beach! Upgraded floors and appliances. Must see! Gallery 1

1120 20th St Gallery 1

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Amenities

Patio / balcony and Range

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Cali Holdings LLC (opens in new tab)

811 Euclid Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,400/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator

524 Raymond Ave. (opens in new tab)

524 Raymond Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405

$2,395/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

Parking, Range, and Refrigerator

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220 Bay St. Gallery 1

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220 Bay St. (opens in new tab)

220 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

$2,350+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

3 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator

Best market deals

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Living at Santa Monica

Studio • 1 Bath

Base monthly rent

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2440 Arizona Ave 1 Bed

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 789 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,900+

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1452 Berkeley St 1 Bed

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 900 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,950+

Available

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Cedar Apartments Studio, 1 Bath, $2000

Studio • 1 Bath • 400 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,000+

Available

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20001-2029 Olympic 2001-110

Studio • 1 Bath

Total monthly rent

$2,080

Available

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1437 11th St. (opens in new tab)

1437 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,295+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

2 units available

1 bed

Amenities

Parking, Range, and Refrigerator

Verified

Vintage at 425 Broadway Gallery 1

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Vintage at 425 Broadway (opens in new tab)

425 Broadway - Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,349+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

4 units available

Studio • 1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more

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Living at Santa Monica Gallery 1

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Living at Santa Monica (opens in new tab)

1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

AskFees may apply12-mo lease

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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1422-1432 on 7th Gallery 1

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1422-1432 on 7th (opens in new tab)

1422 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,376+/moTotal price12-mo lease

Top rated for Location

5 units available

Studio • 1 bed

Verified

20001-2029 Olympic Gallery 1

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5.0

20001-2029 Olympic (opens in new tab)

2001 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404

$2,080/moTotal price12-mo lease

Top rated for Location

“It's very quiet, nice neighbors, management are easy to talk to. It's safe neighborhood”

4 units available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

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1537 on 7th Gallery 1

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1537 on 7th (opens in new tab)

1537 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,427/moTotal price0-mo lease

1 unit available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Air conditioning + more

Luxury apartments

Top units for an elevated lifestyle.

605 N Palisades Beach Rd 6 Bed

6 Beds • 7 Baths • 5039 sqft

Base monthly rent

$40,000+

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1347 Palisades Beach Rd 4 Bed

4 Beds • 5 Baths • 4443 sqft

Base monthly rent

$40,000+

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1255 Palisades Beach Rd 3 Bed

3 Beds • 4 Baths • 3197 sqft

Base monthly rent

$40,000+

Available

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1030 Centinela Ave 5 Bed

5 Beds • 6 Baths • 5111 sqft

Base monthly rent

$37,500+

Available

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330 7th St 4 Bed

4 Beds • 3 Baths • 3094 sqft

Base monthly rent

$37,000+

Available

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1452 Berkeley St Gallery 1

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1452 Berkeley St (opens in new tab)

1452 Berkeley Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

$1,950/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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Remodeled lower studio unit on 2nd St, steps to Montana Ave and the beach! Upgraded floors and appliances. Must see! (opens in new tab)

844 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,395/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Range, and Refrigerator

2440 Arizona Ave Gallery 1

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2440 Arizona Ave (opens in new tab)

2440 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

$1,900/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, and Recently renovated

827 4th St Gallery 1

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827 4th St (opens in new tab)

827 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,395/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

All utils included, Garage, and Recently renovated

1120 20th St (opens in new tab)

1120 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,400/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Parking, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator

Amenities

On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Elevator, Microwave + more

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the typical rent for a studio apartment in Santa Monica, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $3,060.
How expensive are one-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment rental in Santa Monica, CA is $3,512.
How much is rent for two-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica, CA?
The average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $6,091.
Are there any properties that are currently offering move-in specials in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, you can filter your apartment search to only include properties in Santa Monica, CA that are offering move-in specials (opens in a new tab).