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 $1,550

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

There are 1,563 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

1756 Lincoln Blvd #13, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,550/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1756 Lincoln Blvd #13Santa Monica, CA 90401
1433 17th St #6A, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
1433 17th St #6ASanta Monica, CA 90404
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 90405
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
1234 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,825/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1234 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
e948, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 units available
e948Santa Monica, CA 90403
Sunset Park Apartments, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 442 sq ft
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
1047 18th St #H, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
1047 18th St #HSanta Monica, CA 90403
632 Pico Blvd #5, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath
632 Pico Blvd #5Santa Monica, CA 90405
1015 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,898+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
1015 2nd StreetSanta Monica, CA 90403
Special Offer
1248 9th St #5, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1248 9th St #5Santa Monica, CA 90401
Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Ocean Park BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90405
Special Offer
1520 Michigan Ave #2, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,925/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1520 Michigan Ave #2Santa Monica, CA 90404
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
2637 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,950+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
2637 Centinela AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
2324 28th St #2324, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2324 28th St #2324Santa Monica, CA 90405
1210 Washington Ave #C, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
1210 Washington Ave #CSanta Monica, CA 90403
501 Bay St #A, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
501 Bay St #ASanta Monica, CA 90405
2536 28th St #2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
2536 28th St #2Santa Monica, CA 90405
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
928 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 units available
928 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
2802 Main St #2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,050/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2802 Main St #2Santa Monica, CA 90405
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
Vintage at 425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$2,074+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
Vintage at 425 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
New Today
2435 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,075+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
2435 2nd StreetSanta Monica, CA 90405
1231 Yale St #E, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,075/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1231 Yale St #ESanta Monica, CA 90404
1422 - 1432 7th, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$2,080+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
1422 - 1432 7thSanta Monica, CA 90401
$2,080 Off
2001 - 2029 Olympic, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,080/mo
Studio · 4 units available
2001 - 2029 OlympicSanta Monica, CA 90404
New Today
Criterion Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$2,095+ /mo
Studio · 7 units available
Criterion PromenadeSanta Monica, CA 90401
1 Month Free
1967 18th St #8A, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
1967 18th St #8ASanta Monica, CA 90404
807 3rd St #J, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
807 3rd St #JSanta Monica, CA 90403
927 3rd St - North of Wilshire and 3 blocks to the beach!, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 units available
927 3rd St - North of Wilshire and 3 blocks to the beach!Santa Monica, CA 90403
1024 9th St #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1024 9th St #1Santa Monica, CA 90403