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Low Income Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

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  1. Building Photo - &Pico
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $3,068+
    1 BED
    $4,298+

    &Pico

    11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
    (424) 336-9653
  4. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,500+
    1 BED
    $3,100+
    2 BEDS
    $5,450+

    Barrington Row

    11701 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    (424) 407-8419
  8. Building Photo - Anara Santa Monica
    $419 Off
    Price Drop. $419 Off
    1 BED
    $2,918+
    2 BEDS
    $4,662+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,875 - $4,999
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,918 - $5,042

    Anara Santa Monica

    2200 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    (424) 372-8535
  13. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $6,230
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,222 - $6,322
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$6,230 - $6,330

    Venice on Rose

    512 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
    (424) 732-2702
  19. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,931

    Olympic Studios

    2029 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  20. STUDIO
    $2,427

    1537 7th

    1537 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  21. STUDIO
    $2,884+
    1 BED
    $3,254+

    Sea Castle

    1725 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Santa Monica, CA Apartments for Rent

Santa Monica stretches along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast, home to the famous Santa Monica Pier with its historic carousel and Pacific Park amusement rides. This 8.4-square-mile coastal city hosts headquarters for major entertainment and media companies including Hulu, Activision Blizzard, and Universal Music Group, creating plenty of local job opportunities. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Santa Monica, you'll discover everything from beachfront properties to cozy spots in established neighborhoods-all within the city's super walkable layout that makes getting around a breeze.

Renting in Santa Monica means you're close to the action at Third Street Promenade for shopping and dining, plus Palisades Park's 26 acres of ocean-view green space along the coastal bluffs. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail connects you to 22 miles of coastal paths, and the city maintains over 30 parks and recreation areas. Apartment communities sit near cool spots like Bergamot Station's contemporary art galleries and the weekly Santa Monica Farmers Market. Between the major employers in entertainment and tech, plus Santa Monica College for educational opportunities, there's something for everyone. The city's transit connections and proximity to neighboring West LA communities make commuting pretty convenient too.

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Santa Monica High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,588 Students
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Santa Monica High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,588 Students
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Olympic High (Continuation) School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
30 Students
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Lincoln Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
914 Students
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Lincoln Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
914 Students
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John Adams Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
806 Students
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John Adams Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
806 Students
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Franklin Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
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Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
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Edison Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
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Canyon Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
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Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
552 Students

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