
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $3,000 (762 Rentals) Page 2 of 16


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1042 Pearl St, Unit A, Unit A

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1428 Yale St, Unit B, Unit B

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1417 14th St, Unit 4, Unit 4

2321 2nd St, Unit #2, Unit #2

1010 Pico Blvd, Unit 10

2202-2206 20th Street, Unit 2206D

1824 16th St, Unit 8

2024-2026 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 2024½
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1317 Euclid St, Unit 6

1501 Pearl St

717 Strand St, Unit 8

2620 11th St, Unit 3

1041 20th St, Unit J

1543 11th St, Unit D

1139 23rd St, Unit B

1417 17th St, Unit D

2317 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit 2317- A

222-228 Idaho Ave, Unit 222-7
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1449 Princeton St

2335 28Th St

1855 Euclid St

808 Princeton St

2302 32nd St

2539 7th St #C

1423 24th St

2346 20th St

828 Cedar St

2106 Delaware Ave
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1219 California Ave

1142 24th St

914 18th St

2257 28th St

1531 Stanford Street, Unit B

1762 9th St

2248 20th St

1001 19th St

1124 12th St

2435 2nd Street
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954 11th Street,

1118 9th St

1138 9th St

952 17th St

1134 9th St

1122 6th St

Belmar Apartments

1748 18th St

1025 19th St

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
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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 | $2,710 | $1,298 | $5,080 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,361 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,479 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,085 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,350 | $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 $1,361.
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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