
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (798 Rentals)


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The Santa Monica Collection - 501 Broadway

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Junction Santa Monica

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Sway

700 Broadway

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1650 Lincoln

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Evani 3223 Wilshire

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The Charlie Santa Monica

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Catherine Santa Monica
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1550 Lincoln

Millennium Santa Monica

Chelsea Santa Monica

Residences on Third Street Promenade

Pacific Plaza

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The Shores

The Wilson

The Purser

Seventh West Apartments

117 Pacific St
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Bixby

17th Street Santa Monica

Riva

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Gibson Santa Monica

Mayfair Residences

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Anara Santa Monica

733 Pier Ave

1015 3rd St

1038 5th St

3111 4th Street
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1347 23rd St

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Willow Santa Monica

937 10th St.

1030 Idaho Ave

Parkview Apartments

1938 Euclid St

Samo Capri Apartments

Criterion Promenade

14th Street Apartments

San Vicente Tower
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Montana House

654 Ozone St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

934 16th St

1251 Euclid St

The Stanley on Ocean Way

Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments!

3401 Ocean Park Blvd

942 7th St

1323 11th St
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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,628 | $1,295 | $6,055 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $1,162 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,422 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,114 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,602 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $1,365 | $1,750 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
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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 1775 Beloit Ave listed at $1,500.
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 $3,353.
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 1,400 square feet unit starting from $4,300 at Montana Apartments.
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 739 sq ft.
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