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2302 32nd St
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2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2539 7th St #C
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2539 7th St #C

2539 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1423 24th St
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1423 24th St

1423 24th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2346 20th St
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2346 20th St

2346 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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828 Cedar St
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828 Cedar St

828 Cedar StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2106 Delaware Ave
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2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1219 California Ave
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1219 California Ave

1219 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1142 24th St
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1142 24th St

1142 24th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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914 18th St
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914 18th St

914 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2257 28th St
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2257 28th St

2257 28th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1762 9th St
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1762 9th St

1762 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2248 20th St
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2248 20th St

2248 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1001 19th St
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1001 19th St

1001 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1124 12th St
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1124 12th St

1124 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2435 2nd Street
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2435 2nd Street

2435 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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954 11th Street,
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954 11th Street,

954 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1118 9th St
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1118 9th St

1118 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1138 9th St
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1138 9th St

1138 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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952 17th St
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952 17th St

952 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1134 9th St
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1134 9th St

1134 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1122 6th St
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1122 6th St

1122 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1748 18th St
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1748 18th St

1748 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1025 19th St
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1025 19th St

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

1420-1426 1/2 Maple StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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 $1,361.

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 $3,290.

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 800 sq ft.

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