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Gibson Santa Monica
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$3,134 - $3,671
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Anara Santa Monica
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$2,872 - $3,766
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Anara Santa Monica

2200 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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641 Grant St
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641 Grant St

641 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2911-2913 2nd St
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2911-2913 2nd St

2911-2913 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1130 20Th St
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1130 20Th St

1130 20Th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Voss Apartments
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Voss Apartments

947-953 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1753 17th St
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1753 17th St

1753 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2228 20th St
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2228 20th St

2228 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1430 SM (Closed)
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1430 SM (Closed)

1430 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1042 6th St
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1042 6th St

1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1438 10th St
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1438 10th St

1438 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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123 California Ave
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123 California Ave

123 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2603 3rd street
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2603 3rd street

2603 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Sea Castle
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Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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924 21st St
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924 21st St

924 21st StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2300 Wilshire
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2300 Wilshire

2300 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90403
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225 San Vicente Blvd
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225 San Vicente Blvd

225 San Vicente BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90402
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1232 Harvard St
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1232 Harvard St

1232 Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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832 3rd Street
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832 3rd Street

832 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Dolphin Marina
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$4,047 - $4,212
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$4,055 - $7,350
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Dolphin Marina

13900 Panay WayMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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The Charlie Mar Vista
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$2,965 - $3,315
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$2,908 - $6,261
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The Charlie Mar Vista

12444 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Neptune Marina
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$3,804 - $4,926
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Neptune Marina

14126 Marquesas WayMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santa Monica, CA
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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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