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  1. Building Photo - 2221 Ocean Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    2221 Ocean Ave

    2221 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  3. Building Photo - 2002 4th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    2002 4th St Unit 000

    2002 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  4. Building Photo - 229 Bicknell Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    229 Bicknell Ave Unit 305

    229 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  10. Building Photo - 2321 2nd St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    2321 2nd St Unit #2

    2321 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  14. Building Photo - 503 Bay St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100

    503 Bay St Unit B

    503 Bay St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  19. Building Photo - 300 Bay Street
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600

    300 Bay Street Unit 14

    300 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  20. Building Photo - 2216 Main St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,750

    2216 Main St Unit 202

    2216 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    (424) 379-4651
  21. Building Photo - 140 Hart Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    140 Hart Ave

    140 Hart Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  22. Beautiful main entrance to complex - 2035 4th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,950

    2035 4th St Unit 303C

    2035 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  31. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $16,000

    145 Hart Ave

    145 Hart Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  32. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $28,500

    157 Hart Ave

    157 Hart Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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When looking for cheap apartments in South Santa Monica, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in South Santa Monica.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 35 cheap apartments available in South Santa Monica, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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