1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $5,000 (851 Rentals) Page 2 of 18

1812 Idaho Ave, Unit Upstairs

1247 19th St, Unit UnitC

1233 22nd St, Unit 1233 front house

2900 Exposition Blvd, Unit C

1438 19th St, Unit A

300 Bay Street, Unit 14

3032 Exposition Blvd, Unit C

2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

1119 Washington Ave, Unit 1119

1842 22nd St, Unit 1

2434 Cloverfield Blvd, Unit rear

1111 Washington Ave, Unit 303

2321 2nd St, Unit #2

1033 3rd St

1033 3rd St

204 Washington Ave

204 Washington Ave

605 San Vicente Blvd

2207 Ocean Park Blvd

1165 Stanford St

1432 16th St

117 Pacific St

817 Hill St

1449 Princeton St
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 | $2,667 | $1,200 | $6,994 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $1,500 | $8,491 |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,480 | $1,990 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,337 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
Explore Santa Monica
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $3,368.
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 1,221 square feet unit starting from $3,550 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 687 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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