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

844 Rentals
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  28. 1 BED
    $2,150+
    2 BEDS
    $2,650+

    The Venetian

    2000 Alberta Ave, Venice, CA 90291
  32. 1 BED
    $2,795

    LE Cove

    937 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
  35. 1 BED
    $2,895

    ZVI Coast

    938 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
  42. 2 BEDS
    $2,690

    1754

    1754 15th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Santa Monica at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,007
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Santa Monica
8

School Rating

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Schools in Santa Monica
65

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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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

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

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
GreatSchools Rating
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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