
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $2,500 (488 Rentals) Page 2 of 10


1122 6th St

Belmar Apartments

1748 18th St

1025 19th St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

2307 Ocean Ave

1243 12th St

Ocean Park Apartments
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1233 14th St

815 Ocean Park Blvd

Lincoln SM

1417 11th St

1015 2nd Street

1827 Euclid St

1102 11th St

1528 12th St

1432 16th St

202 Bicknell Ave
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2342 20th St

1831 Pearl St

1843 7th St

1326 Stanford St

Ramona Apartments

2635 5th Street

2610-2612 Santa Monica Blvd

2624 6th Street

2345 20th Street

1311 15th St
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835 Ashland Ave

1453-1455 Harvard St

La Traviata

2620 11th St

2626 Cloverfield Blvd

1455 9th Street

2247 29th Street

1848 12th St

803-807 Princeton St

1242 Harvard St
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1318 Yale St

The Centinela

1908 11th St

2439 Oak St

1044 Pacific St

1814-1820 11th St

1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave

1824 16th St in Santa Monica

847 9th St

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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 | $2,684 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $1,202 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,470 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,975 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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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 $3,280.
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 787 sq ft.
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