
Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA from $600 (1,920 Rentals)


1117 3rd St

1517 11th St

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1254 14th St, Unit A

1042-1048 17th St

2001 - 2029 Olympic

Monroe Manor

1147 6th St

Criterion Promenade

Silvercrest Senior Residence
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914 7th Street

Santa Monica Palms

1242 Harvard St

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2706 Kansas Ave, Unit 2706b

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1218 Bay St, Unit D

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2127 Oak St, Unit C

1228-1232 15th St.

303 California Ave

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2702 Broadway, Unit 2702 Broadway, Apt B

1001 Hill St, Unit L-3
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15th Street Apartments

1422 - 1432 7th

Bixby

1938 Euclid St

Samo Capri Apartments

2262 31st St

300 California Ave

532 Pier Ave

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3120 Broadway, Unit 3120B

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Gibson Santa Monica
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1433 25th St

3401 Ocean Park Blvd

325 Bay St.

1038 5th St

1251 Euclid St

903 7th St

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1250 Franklin St, Unit #B

Residences on Third Street Promenade

1347 23rd St

852 Grant St
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1807 19th St, Unit B

2240 28th St, Unit D

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2517 34th St, Unit 2517

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Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln

833 5th St

The Stanford West

17th Street Santa Monica

Breeze Suites Moderne

1438 10th St
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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 | $2,658 | $1,495 | $5,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,694 | $1,379 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,429 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,861 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Edison Elementary School
Santa Monica High
Lincoln Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 3,093 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,495 to $5,995 with an average price of $2,658.
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 $1,224 to $12,760 with an average monthly rent of $3,312.
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 $1,379 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,694.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 918 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $24,000 - averaging $6,429 for the location.
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