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Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 21, 2025

There are currently 77 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,100 to $12,910. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Monica with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilshire Montana77$3,800$2,100

Largest Available Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is found at The R2 by CLG in the Del Rey neighborhood and is 1,221 square feet priced from $3,550. 8 Brooks Ave in the Venice Beach neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,150 square feet and currently listed start at $5,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The R2 by CLG1 Bed 1 Bath Flat1,221 Sq Ft$3,550
8 Brooks Ave#21,150 Sq Ft$5,250
Abbot Lofts1+1 Bath+Den Loft1,150 Sq Ft$4,695
Kiowa Apartments1x1 + Loft1,136 Sq Ft$3,775
Wayfarer® Apartments + Marina1DA1,120 Sq Ft$5,047
Riviera Collection1x1X A1,107 Sq Ft$3,720
Casa Bela ApartmentsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$4,000

Cheapest Available Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,722 at Wiseman at Mayfield Swell in the Brentwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Monica 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 01427AM starting at $1,895 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Monica is currently $3,365. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Wiseman at Mayfield Swell1 Bed 1 Bath$1,722
01427AM1BR/1.0BA$1,895
11628 Mayfield Ave1 Bed$1,925
Breeze Avenue Apartments8$1,950
11738 Goshen Ave1 Bed 1 Bath$1,950
1831 Purdue Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,950

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Santa Monica Overview

If you want to live in a city that has it all, look no further than Santa Monica, California. This beachside town is nestled in a spot between an excellent coastline and the city of Los Angeles. Apartments in Santa Monica offer residents a fantastic lifestyle.

Why live in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica is one of the cities that could be truly called paradise. Access to excellent beaches, a walkable local layout, proximity to all sorts of geological and geographical landmarks, and a laid-back, modern atmosphere make it a truly unforgettable place.

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Getting Around Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Monica is at Wiseman at Mayfield Swell listed at $1,722.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,365.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,221 square feet unit starting from $3,550 at The R2 by CLG.

What is the average size for Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Monica is currently 704 sq ft.

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