
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent with Specials in Santa Monica, CA (60 Rentals)


Evani 3223 Wilshire

Junction Santa Monica

Millennium Santa Monica

Sway

Willow Santa Monica

The Charlie Santa Monica

Catherine Santa Monica

Bixby

Avalon Santa Monica on Main
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Ocean Condos

The Stanford West

Chelsea Santa Monica

Arrive Seaside I & II

Seventh West Apartments

Anara Santa Monica

Criterion Promenade

Gibson Santa Monica
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Mayfair Residences at Santa Monica Beach

15th Street Apartments

1022 Pacific St

Linea
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C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)

Marina Tower

Green Park

Residences at West Edge

The Charlie Mar Vista

Haven Apartments

Strathmore Veteran

Casa Granada

Rochester Parkside

3700 Sepulveda Apartments
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Matteson by Category

Maxwell

Dolphin Marina

Windward Village Apartments

Brent Manor

Arrive West LA

Sunset Barrington Gardens

Solaire Venice

The Pearl Mar Vista

Beau on Bundy

Forty55 Lofts

Centinela Apartments

La Fortunado
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 | $2,722 | $1,475 | $7,181 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $1,380 | $8,491 |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,467 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,306 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
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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 $3,349.
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 1,332 square feet unit starting from $4,115 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 737 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
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