
Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $3,500 (458 Rentals)


1247 17th St

1930 Ocean Ave

Affordable 2BR/2BA in Santa Monica 90403 — Section 8 Voucher Holders Welcome

1239 12th St

1418 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

300 Bay Street, Unit 14, Unit 14

Seventh West Apartments

San Vicente Tower

ZVI Coast
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1437 1443 9th St

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1536 11th St, Unit 1536, Unit 1536

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The Shores

1550 Lincoln

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2402 34th St, Unit A, Unit A

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Montana House

2336 34th St
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515 Pier Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

6th and Raymond

Pico Eleven

850 2nd St

532 Pier Ave

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Willow Santa Monica

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1345 18th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1828 10th St

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Villa Cordova
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The Stanley on Ocean Way

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1447 11th St

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1943 19th St, Unit B, Unit B

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1007 Pacific St, Unit A, Unit A

Wave @3rd

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1832 18th St, Unit 1832, Unit 1832

129 Marguerita Ave

117 Strand St

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1033 Pearl St, Unit Front, Unit Front

Montana Avenue
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2428 Beverley Ave, Unit A, Unit A

1221 Ocean Avenue

723 Palisades Beach Rd, Unit 211, Unit 211

915 Ocean Ave

1251 14th St, Unit 207

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204 Washington Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID114

402 Montana Ave, Unit 12

1237 Berkeley St, Unit 3

843 4th St

Hollister& 6th Street Apartments
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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 | $2,706 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,361 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,477 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,066 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Franklin Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 3,140 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $4,995 with an average price of $2,706.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica ranges from $1,361 to $13,210 with an average monthly rent of $3,301.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Monica range from $2,350 to $18,910. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,477.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 917 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $32,000 - averaging $6,066 for the location.
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