
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,300 (319 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


2345 20th Street

1453-1455 Harvard St

1311 15th St

La Traviata

2626 Cloverfield Blvd

1455 9th Street

2247 29th Street

1848 12th St

1242 Harvard St
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803-807 Princeton St

1318 Yale St

The Centinela

1908 11th St

1044 Pacific St

1814-1820 11th St

2439 Oak St

1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave

1518 10th St

1837-1839 Euclid St
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The Westerly on Lincoln

Matteson by Category

4136 Grandview

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1223 Federal Ave

The R2 by CLG

11425 Rochester Ave

3932 Sepulveda Blvd

1775 Beloit Ave

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3004 Kelton Ave

Haven on Amherst

11173 Charnock Rd.

1319 Wellesley Ave

12222-12226 Ohio Ave

655 Kelton Ave

Lido Apartments - 1711 Corinth Avenue

Westwood Villa

1410 Venice Blvd.

The Ellison
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Morrison Apartments

Lido Apartments - 12616-20 Caswell Ave

1457 S Westgate Ave

Lido Apartments - 1640 Barry

McLaughlin Apartments

1834 Bentley

1525 S Saltair Ave

Diamond Head Apartments

1632 Stoner Ave

10961 Palms Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,648 | $1,298 | $5,080 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $1,313 | $6,945 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,491 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,882 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
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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 $1,313.
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 $3,276.
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 820 sq ft.
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