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1242 Harvard St Apartments

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(424) 677-2138
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Santa Monica, CA 90404

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1242 Harvard St

Santa Monica, CA 90404
(424) 677-2138
1242 Harvard St in Santa Monica, CA - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $2,195 Pricing
  • 600 Square Feet

About 1242 Harvard St

CALL FOR APPT.. Excellent location in Santa Monica between Wilshire and SM Blvd - Charming 8-unit building in a tranquil neighborhood. Close to Erewhon, Whole Foods, Bristol Farms and many excellent restaurants. NO PETS Unit #6 Lower Unit Hardwood Floor Large new windows - very bright unit. Recently renovated bathroom Newer appliances Recess lighting throughout. Storage Unit included Assigned parking Laundry Facility on site - 2 washers & 2 dryers

1242 Harvard St is located in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood and 90404 Zip code of Santa Monica, CA. This community is professionally managed by Mcdonald Living Trust

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

1242 Harvard St offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,195 and having 600 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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    • 1 Bedroom

      1BD1BR

      $2,195

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
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      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $2,195Available Now2600

      Unit 2 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Unit 2 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $2,195
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      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $2,195
    Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 8 Units
    • 2 Stories
    • Built in 1953

    Fees and Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

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    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Amenity Fee$0.00
    Administrative Fee$0.00
    Move-In Fee$0.00

    Other Fees and Policies

    Storage Fees

    Storage Unit
    Storage DepositiCharged per rentable item.$0.00
    Storage RentiCharged per rentable item.$0.00/mo

    Parking Info and Fees

    CoverediParking Available

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Laundry Facilities

    Interior Features

    • Storage Space
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Microwave

    Living Area Features

    • Hardwood Floors
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    1242 Harvard St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    Getting Around

    • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

      Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

    • 60 / 100 Good public transit

      Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

    • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

      Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 70 / 100 Moderately car friendly

      Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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    Getting to Know the Area

    • 90 / 100 Restaurants

      Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Cafes

      Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 80 / 100 Nightlife

      Wide variety of bars within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Shopping

      Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

    • 70 / 100 Parks

      Large amount of park space nearby

    • 0 / 100 Noise Level

      Many sources of noise nearby

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    Frequently Asked Questions about 1242 Harvard St

    Where is 1242 Harvard St located?

    1242 Harvard St is located at 1242 Harvard St near the Mid City Santa Monica area of Santa Monica, CA

    What is the current rent range at 1242 Harvard St?

    1 Bedrooms at 1242 Harvard St currently start from $2,195. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Good Value3.6

      The 1242 Harvard St Apartments are 39.4% cheaper than the average apartment in the Mid City Santa Monica area, and 34.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$2,195$3,623-$1,428-39.4%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Santa Monica

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$2,195$3,329-$1,134-34.1%

      Methodology: On 08/24/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 658 other apartment communities in the immediate area around 1242 Harvard St (Mid City Santa Monica), and 3021 other apartment communities in Santa Monica using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 08/24/2026

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    Nearby Schools

    McKinley Elementary School

    Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
    2401 Santa Monica Boulevard
    Public School - Grades K-5 (362 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
    7/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 1242 Harvard St.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    J. Paul Getty Museum

    1200 Getty Center Drive
    7 minute drive / 3.37 miles away

    Venice Canals

    Carroll Ct & Eastern Canal Ct
    7 minute drive / 3.73 miles away

    The Grove

    189 The Grove Drive
    14 minute drive / 6.88 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Petco

    2910 Wilshire Blvd
    1 minute drive / 0.27 miles away

    Staples

    2052 S Bundy Dr
    3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

    Macy's

    10730 W Pico Blvd
    5 minute drive / 2.57 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Santa Monica College - Academy of Entertainment and Technology

    1660 Stewart Street
    1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

    Santa Monica College

    1900 Pico Boulevard
    4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

    Santa Monica College - Madison Campus

    1310 11th Street
    5 minute drive / 1.69 miles away

    Groceries

    Whole Foods

    2201 Wilshire Blvd
    2 minute drive / 0.79 miles away

    Ralphs

    1644 Cloverfield Blvd
    2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

    Vons

    1311 Wilshire Blvd
    4 minute drive / 1.47 miles away

    Hospitals

    Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd
    2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

    Santa Monica - Ucla Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th Street
    3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

    Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plaza
    4 minute drive / 2.17 miles away

    Military Bases

    Los Angeles Air Force Base

    21 minute drive / 10.14 miles away

    National Guard Armory South Bay Cities

    21 minute drive / 10.2 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Santa Monica Pier

    200 Santa Monica Pier
    5 minute drive / 2.53 miles away

    Beverly Gardens Park

    North Santa Monica & Wilshire Boulevard
    8 minute drive / 3.94 miles away

    La Brea Tarpits

    5801 Wilshire Blvd
    14 minute drive / 6.76 miles away

    1242 Harvard St has 5 parks within 10.9 miles, including Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Gardens Park, La Brea Tarpits, Bronson Canyon, and Barnsdall Art Park.

    Restaurants and Dining

    Le Pain Quotidien

    9630 S. Santa Monica Boulevard
    9 minute drive / 4.2 miles away

    Beacon

    3280 Helms Avenue
    10 minute drive / 4.97 miles away

    Caffe Latte

    6254 Wilshire Blvd
    13 minute drive / 6.24 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Wilshire & Centinela

    12431 Wilshire Blvd
    1 minute drive / 0.12 miles away

    Stanford Court

    Wilshire Blvd
    1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

    Niakan Center

    12200 Wilshire Blvd
    1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

    1242 Harvard St has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Culver City-Expo Line

    8817 Washington Blvd
    10 minute drive / 4.75 miles away

    Farmdale-Expo Line

    4420 Exposition Boulevard
    15 minute drive / 7.19 miles away

    Aviation Station-Green Line

    11501 Aviation Blvd
    19 minute drive / 9.29 miles away

    Nearby Neighborhoods

    Northeast

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    Pico

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Santa Monica Studio Apartments $2,758$1,298$5,995
    Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,329$1,485$10,000+
    Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,456$775$10,000+
    Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments $6,234$1,224$10,000+
    Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,718$999$10,000+
    Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,400$1,400$1,400

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