
Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (90 Rentals)


Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments!

16th Street

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

The Stanley on Ocean Way

1410 5th St, Unit SI FL3-ID134

204 Washington Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID114

1920 6th St, Unit SI FL3-ID77

1531 Stanford Street, Unit B

1311 15th St
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1813 12th St

1223 20th

2326 2nd St

233 Ashland Ave

Santa Monica Beach CoLiving

Seapoint

2614 Kansas Ave

G8 by CLG

Wayfarer® Apartments + Marina

Marina Tower
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The Westerly on Lincoln

Jefferson at Marina del Rey

Tierra del Rey

Matteson by Category

Comma Barrington Co-Living

Luxe Villas

C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)

The Admiralty

Westside Terrace Apartments

Westwood Riviera Apartments
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Rochester Apartments

Sunset Barrington Gardens

The Pearl Mar Vista

1775 Beloit Ave

Westwood Villa

Acacia

Westside

Vista Apartments

11730 Sunset Blvd

11933 Darlington Ave, Unit GO ID8892A
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11972-11978 Kiowa Ave.-GO ID9342A, Unit GO ID9342A

13488 Maxella Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1308

4077 Glencoe Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1013

4077 Glencoe Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1066

13488 Maxella Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID267

1600 Venice Blvd., Unit SI ID7121A

10965 Rochester Ave, Unit SI ID8225A

233 S Barrington Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID342

10965 Rochester Ave, Unit SI ID11591A

1600 Venice Blvd., Unit SI ID7161A
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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 | $2,584 | $1,150 | $4,880 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $1,300 | $7,150 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,638 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,190 | $1,750 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Franklin Elementary
Santa Monica High
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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 Matteson by Category listed at $1,250.
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 $3,190.
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 $3,850 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 818 sq ft.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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Written by: Bob Mallory
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