
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Santa Monica, CA (55 Rentals)


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815 14th St, Unit 815 B Cottage

913 Marine St, Unit Ground Floor Apartment

1059 Euclid St

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2321 2nd St, Unit #2

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511A Strand St, Unit 511 A

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1230 25th St

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3016 Ruskin St, Unit rear

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824 Pearl St, Unit D

820 Pearl St, Unit C
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2900 Exposition Blvd, Unit C

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1438 19th St, Unit A

2240 28th St, Unit D

512 Bay St, Unit 3

723 Palisades Beach Rd, Unit 211

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2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

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1229 23rd St, Unit Cottage

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1517 9th St, Unit C

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2219 4th St, Unit 2

2810 Exposition Blvd
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1709 Idaho Ave, Unit 1709 Idaho Ave

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12544 Venice Blvd, Unit B

1329 S Saltair Ave, Unit 3

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21 Sunset Ave, Unit 2

1177 Nelrose Ave

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14 S Venice Blvd, Unit apt #14

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12 S Venice Blvd, Unit apt #12

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3580 Colonial Ave, Unit Guesthouse /Studio for rent

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2421 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Unit 2

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11661 Ohio Ave, Unit #1
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3633 Mountain View Ave, Unit A

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347 Rose Ave, Unit Front Unit

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11330 Mississippi Ave, Unit 2

210 Horizon Ave, Unit 2

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2735 Overland Ave, Unit 1

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11647 Ayres Ave, Unit 11647

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3243 Malcolm Ave, Unit Guesthouse

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11647 Ayres Ave, Unit 11647

2501 Ocean Ave, Unit 2501

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3003 Ocean Front Walk, Unit 1
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11501 Ohio Ave, Unit #2

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2404 Pacific Ave, Unit Studio B

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1440 Barry Ave, Unit 6

10919 Ayres Ave, Unit 10919 Ayres Ave

3922 Tivoli Ave, Unit Home O’Neill

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467 S Bentley Ave

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10910 Regent St, Unit A

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1540 Centinela Ave

1517 Pontius Ave, Unit 1517

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3644 Greenfield Ave, Unit 3644
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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,639 | $1,298 | $6,055 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,162 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,158 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,637 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $1,365 | $1,750 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
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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 1440 Barry Ave, Unit 6 listed at $2,000.
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 $3,497.
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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