Apartments for Rent by Owner in Santa Monica, CA (74 Rentals)

1137 12th St, Unit #9. 2 bedroom plus den

2102 Neilson Way, Unit none
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1424 Berkeley St, Unit 5

723 Palisades Beach Rd, Unit 211

2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

1128 16th St, Unit Front House

2418 32nd St, Unit Guest House

2508 30th St, Unit Studio Apartment

3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear
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2434 Cloverfield Blvd, Unit rear

1352 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit D

2929 Pennsylvania Ave

365 Beloit Ave, Unit 365 c

13429 Beach Ave, Unit 13429
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936 Palms Blvd, Unit 936.5 Palms Blvd

2653 Tilden Ave, Unit 2653 Tilden Ave

3641 Kelton Ave, Unit A

212 3rd Ave, Unit Ocean View Month to Month

2577 Granville Ave, Unit 2577

3003 Ocean Front Walk, Unit 1

2421 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Unit 2
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511 Broadway St, Unit Rear unit

11321 Mississippi Ave, Unit 11321

1787 Westwood Blvd, Unit 1787

1942 Westwood Blvd, Unit 206

10919 Ayres Ave, Unit 10919 Ayres Ave

3633 Mountain View Ave, Unit A
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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 | $2,682 | $795 | $6,711 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,341 | $1,426 | $8,491 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,470 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,554 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,339 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,423 | $2,174 |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Monica High
Lincoln Middle
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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 For rent By Owner Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Santa Monica is at 3571 S Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 5 listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,468.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $8,900 at 10917 Ayres Ave, Unit Sam.
What is the average size for Santa Monica For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Santa Monica is currently at 823 sq ft.
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