
Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (73 Rentals)


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Avalon Santa Monica on Main

The Stanley on Ocean Way

225 Bay St

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2321 2nd St, Unit #2

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1410 5th St, Unit SI FL3-ID134

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204 Washington Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID114

1311 15th St

1813 12th St
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2326 2nd St

233 Ashland Ave

Santa Monica Beach CoLiving

Seapoint

2614 Kansas Ave

16th Street

Wayfarer® Apartments + Marina

The Westerly on Lincoln

Tierra del Rey
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Jefferson at Marina del Rey

The SW by CLG

Luxe Villas

Matteson by Category

The Admiralty

The Pearl Mar Vista

Westside Terrace Apartments

Westwood Riviera Apartments

Rochester Apartments

Sunset Barrington Gardens
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1775 Beloit Ave

Camden Avenue

Westwood Villa

Acacia

Westside

Vista Apartments

11730 Sunset Blvd

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4017 Lyceum Ave, Unit 4017

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13488 Maxella Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1308

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4077 Glencoe Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1066
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13488 Maxella Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID267

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4055 Redwood Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1018

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13603 Marina Pointe Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID1330

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4227 McLaughlin Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1310

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11701 Gateway Blvd, Unit SI FL5-ID1105

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11701 Gateway Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID1103

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2435 S Sepulveda Blvd, Unit SI FL7-ID1048

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4055 Redwood Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1075

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2435 S Sepulveda Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID1046

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1231 S Bundy Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID126
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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 | $2,677 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,202 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,153 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
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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 $1,202.
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 $3,271.
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 797 sq ft.
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