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

s3222, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,490+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
s3222Santa Monica, CA 90404
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1537 Franklin St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,495/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1537 Franklin StSanta Monica, CA 90404
Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,550/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Ocean Park BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1032 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 212 sq ft
1032 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
Franklin St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Franklin StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1117 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,695/mo
Studio · 2 units available
1117 3rd St.Santa Monica, CA 90403
2926 Glenn Ave #GUESTHOUSE, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
2926 Glenn Ave #GUESTHOUSESanta Monica, CA 90405
908 4th St #18, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
908 4th St #18Santa Monica, CA 90403View units
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p1422, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 units available
p1422Santa Monica, CA 90405
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2307 Ocean Ave #220, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2307 Ocean Ave #220Santa Monica, CA 90405View units
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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
Sunset Park Apartments, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Sunset Park ApartmentsSanta Monica, CA 90405
1029 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
1029 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
1123 12th St #E, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1123 12th St #ESanta Monica, CA 90403
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
2316 28th St #2320, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2316 28th St #2320Santa Monica, CA 90405
2324 28th St #2324, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2324 28th St #2324Santa Monica, CA 90405
Santa Monica Biltmore, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$1,995/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Santa Monica BiltmoreSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1507 12th St #7, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1507 12th St #7Santa Monica, CA 90401
Stanford St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Stanford StSanta Monica, CA 90403
1248 9th St #7, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1248 9th St #7Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Charmont Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,010+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 8 units available
The Charmont Santa MonicaSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2637 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,045+ /mo
1 bed · 5 units available
2637 Centinela AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
2014 Delaware Ave #A, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,050/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2014 Delaware Ave #ASanta Monica, CA 90404
2001 - 2029 Olympic, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,080/mo
Studio · 5 units available
2001 - 2029 OlympicSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Criterion Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$2,095+ /mo
Studio · 6 units available
Criterion PromenadeSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2536 28th St #2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
2536 28th St #2Santa Monica, CA 90405
14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Santa Monica, CASanta Monica, CA 90405
2622 28th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2622 28th StSanta 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 90403
1714 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
1714 Montana AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
1418 Maple St #A, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
1418 Maple St #ASanta Monica, CA 90405
2266 31st St #A, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
2266 31st St #ASanta Monica, CA 90405
1239 Stanford St #106B, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,105/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1239 Stanford St #106BSanta Monica, CA 90404
2402 3rd St #109, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2402 3rd St #109Santa Monica, CA 90405
Santa Monica Palms, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,150+ /mo
1 bed · 20 units available
Santa Monica PalmsSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1916 3rd St #1916, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1916 3rd St #1916Santa Monica, CA 90405
2535 Kansas Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
$2,150+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 1,460 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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.

About Santa Monica

Santa Monica, located in western Los Angeles County, is an idyllic beachfront town. Home to the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica became a boom town in the 20th century and has continued with new growth into the 21st century.

Santa Monica offers first-rate shopping in areas like Third Street Promenade. Other notable parts of Santa Monica include the Santa Monica Pier, the Santa Monica Film Festival, and the annual Taste of Santa Monica festival every fall.

Santa Monica History

Santa Monica first began to develop in the early 1900s with the construction of the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica is a popular vacation spot, and place to live, because of its Mediterranean climate which affords the city an average of 310 days of sun per year. This beach attitude is reflected in the surrounding industry, mostly around tourism. Santa Monica was also instrumental in the rise of the skateboarding culture in the 1960s.