What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Santa Monica, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Santa Monica. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Santa Monica, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Monica. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Santa Monica. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $1,490

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Santa Monica, CA?

There are 1,500 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

s3222, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,490+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
s3222Santa Monica, CA 90404
Call(661) 402-9625
1537 FRANKLIN STREET, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,495/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1537 FRANKLIN STREETSanta Monica, CA 90404
Call(213) 895-4866
1539 11th St #D, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,595/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1539 11th St #DSanta Monica, CA 90401
1032 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,598/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 212 sq ft
1032 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
Call(213) 497-1068
1117 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,650/mo
Studio · 2 units available
1117 3rd St.Santa Monica, CA 90403
908 4th Ave #3, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
908 4th Ave #3Santa Monica, CA 90403
$100 Off
1758 Lincoln Blvd #7, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1758 Lincoln Blvd #7Santa Monica, CA 90404
p1422, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 units available
p1422Santa Monica, CA 90405
2307 Ocean Ave #220, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2307 Ocean Ave #220Santa Monica, CA 90405View units
1426 Pearl St #1/2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
1426 Pearl St #1/2Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sunset Park Apartments, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Sunset Park ApartmentsSanta Monica, CA 90405
1132-1136 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,875/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1132-1136 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
1044 2nd St #B, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,885/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
1044 2nd St #BSanta Monica, CA 90403
632 Pico Blvd #5, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath
632 Pico Blvd #5Santa Monica, CA 90405
1248 9th St #5, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1248 9th St #5Santa Monica, CA 90401View units
1228 Berkeley St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
1228 Berkeley St #8Santa Monica, CA 90404
Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,900/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Ocean Park BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90405
Special Offer
2001 - 2029 Olympic, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,910+ /mo
Studio · 5 units available
2001 - 2029 OlympicSanta Monica, CA 90404
New Today
2316 28th St #2320, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2316 28th St #2320Santa Monica, CA 90405
908 4th St #7, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
908 4th St #7Santa Monica, CA 90403
$100 Off
2324 28th St #2324, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2324 28th St #2324Santa Monica, CA 90405
928 4th St #13, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath
928 4th St #13Santa Monica, CA 90403View units
Santa Monica Biltmore, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,995/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Santa Monica BiltmoreSanta Monica, CA 90404
612 Pico Blvd #4, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 470 sq ft
612 Pico Blvd #4Santa Monica, CA 90405
2122 Ocean Park Blvd #2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
2122 Ocean Park Blvd #2Santa Monica, CA 90405
1507 12th St #7, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1507 12th St #7Santa Monica, CA 90401
1239 Stanford St #106B, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1239 Stanford St #106BSanta Monica, CA 90404
Stanford St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Stanford StSanta Monica, CA 90403
Lincoln SM, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,999+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 8 units available
Lincoln SMSanta Monica, CA 90401
New Today
2637 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,045+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
2637 Centinela AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
Price Drop
1211 Pico Blvd #14, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,050/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1211 Pico Blvd #14Santa Monica, CA 90405
Criterion Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$2,095+ /mo
Studio · 8 units available
Criterion PromenadeSanta Monica, CA 90401
1 Month Free
2536 28th St #2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
2536 28th St #2Santa Monica, CA 90405
1024 9th St #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1024 9th St #1Santa Monica, CA 90403View units
1967 18th St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
1967 18th St #8Santa Monica, CA 90404
202 Bicknell Ave #5E, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,099/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
202 Bicknell Ave #5ESanta Monica, CA 90405
914 7th St #15, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 325 sq ft
914 7th St #15Santa Monica, CA 90403
2266 31st St #A, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
2266 31st St #ASanta Monica, CA 90405
The Charmont Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,110+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 8 units available
The Charmont Santa MonicaSanta Monica, CA 90403
New Today
2402 3rd St #109, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2402 3rd St #109Santa Monica, CA 90405