Apartments for Rent by Owner in Santa Monica, CA (60 Rentals)

3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear

610 Montana Ave, Unit Unit 610

2900 Exposition Blvd, Unit B

3416 Pearl St, Unit 3416A
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723 Palisades Beach Rd, Unit 211

2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

419 Pacific St, Unit 419

2418 32nd St, Unit Guest House

2021 Ocean Park Blvd, Unit Front Unit

2010 Virginia Ave, Unit D
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13429 Beach Ave, Unit 13429

12 S Venice Blvd, Unit apt #12

212 3rd Ave, Unit Ocean View Month to Month
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3674 Veteran Ave, Unit 4

11323 Mississippi Ave, Unit 11323

301A Broadway Street, Unit Studio + small bonus room

12711 Venice Blvd, Unit 12711

11325 Mississippi Ave
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11164 Exposition Blvd, Unit Martha Flores

11466 Washington Pl, Unit Apt D

3853 Sawtelle Blvd, Unit B

12120 1/2 W Washington Blvd, Unit washington

3003 Ocean Front Walk, Unit 1

11230 Richland Ave, Unit Richland

3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill

10915 Ayres Ave, Unit 10915 Ayres Ave

3853 Inglewood Blvd, Unit 1

1707 Barry Ave, Unit 1707 12
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,662 | $1,298 | $6,711 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,337 | $1,392 | $8,491 |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,521 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,155 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,662 | $2,204 |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
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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 1319 14th St, Unit E listed at $1,778.
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 $3,817.
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 930 sq ft.
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