1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,500 (421 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1001 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 19th St

1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1025 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 19th St

1025 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2302 32nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1243 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 12th St

1243 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2307 Ocean Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Ocean Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1233 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1233 14th St

1233 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Lincoln SM
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2539 7th St #C
1 Bedroom Apartments

2539 7th St #C

2539 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1417 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1417 11th St

1417 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1102 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1102 11th St

1102 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1827 Euclid St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1827 Euclid St

1827 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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12TH ST., 1528
1 Bedroom Apartments

12TH ST., 1528

1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2346 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2346 20th St

2346 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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202 Bicknell Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

202 Bicknell Ave

202 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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828 Cedar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

828 Cedar St

828 Cedar StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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7th St.-1843
1 Bedroom Apartments

7th St.-1843

1843 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1326 Stanford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1326 Stanford St

1326 Stanford StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2342 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2342 20th St

2342 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2345 20th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2345 20th Street

2345 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1831 Pearl St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1831 Pearl St

1831 Pearl StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1015 2nd Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2106 Delaware Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1219 California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1219 California Ave

1219 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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1453-1455 Harvard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1453-1455 Harvard St

1453-1455 Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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835 Ashland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

835 Ashland Ave

835 Ashland AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2620 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2620 11th St

2620 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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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

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 $3,413.

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 $3,312 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 692 sq ft.

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