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Anara Santa Monica

525 | SMB

2015 17th St

1024 Maple St

512 Bay St

2107 Montana Ave

1440 Franklin St

709 Copeland Ct
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The Seychelle

701 OCEAN Ave

2302 32nd St

2106 Delaware Ave

1113 - 27 26th Street,

1430 SM (Closed)

2031 5th St

The Oceanaire Condominiums

1437 7th St

707 Pine St
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1837 18th St

1244 14th St

2019 3rd St

650 Grant St

1452 19th St

1533 19th St

2604 28th St

807 21st Street

1814 9th St

Franklin Townhomes
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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 | $2,686 | $1,250 | $5,080 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,291 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,446 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,190 | $2,174 |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Santa Monica is at Wiseman at Mayfield Swell listed at $2,104.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica is $4,291.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at Bentley Apartments.
What is the average size for Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Santa Monica is currently 1,065 sq ft.
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