
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with Utilities Included (623 Rentals)


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The Shores

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Ocean Park Apartments

300 California Ave

Silvercrest Senior Residence

1347 23rd St

1228 10th Street

1030 Idaho Ave
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1938 Euclid St

825-829 Grant St

Wave @3rd

The Stanley on Ocean Way

1311 Berkeley St

325 Bay St.

1930 Ocean Ave

1517 11th St

2539 7th St #C

1219 California Ave
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2106 Delaware Ave

2257 28th St

1762 9th St

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2248 20th St

2343 30th St

1118 9th St

1138 9th St

952 17th St

1134 9th St
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3008 3rd St Santa Monica C

Neil Mannor

1838 19th St

2027 Euclid St

821 9th St

1019 6th St

827

1122 6th St

Belmar Apartments

1420-1426 1/2 Maple St
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2307 Ocean Ave

Ocean Park Apartments

1233 14th St

1417 11th St

202 Bicknell Ave

2610-2612 Santa Monica Blvd

2345 20th Street

1453-1455 Harvard St

803-807 Princeton St

2439 Oak 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 | $2,677 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,202 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,153 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
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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 $3,271.
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 797 sq ft.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.