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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

1,087 Rentals
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  3. 3 BEDS
    $1,635+
    4 BEDS
    $1,240+

    1515 Colby Ave

    1515 Colby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  6. Call for Rent

    MVA

    3418 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
  16. 1 BED
    $2,255+
    2 BEDS
    $2,950+

    Colonial Gardens

    3101 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
  25. 1 BED
    $2,711+
    2 BEDS
    $2,973+

    The Jeremy Apts

    1920 Sawtelle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
  27. STUDIO
    $1,895

    01427AM

    1427 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  32. 1 BED
    $2,350

    pac37

    12737 Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
  35. 1 BED
    $1,995

    Purdue-1848

    1848 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  38. STUDIO
    $2,175+
    1 BED
    $2,600+

    11946 Kiowa

    11946 Kiowa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Santa Monica at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,994
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School Rating

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Schools in Santa Monica
65

Some Transit

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Transportation in Santa Monica
90

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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Transportation in Santa Monica

Renting in Santa Monica

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Monica

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Getting Around Santa Monica

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
90

Biker’s Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
65

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Santa Monica High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,678 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Lincoln Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
854 Students
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John Adams Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
837 Students
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Franklin Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
611 Students
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Roosevelt Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
594 Students
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Grant Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
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Edison Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
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McKinley Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
403 Students

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