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1534 11th St
$2,138 - $3,450
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1534 11th St

1534 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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736 Marine St
$2,350
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736 Marine St

736 Marine StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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811 4th St
$2,350 - $2,500
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811 4th St

811 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1813 12th St, Unit G, Unit G
$2,595
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1813 12th St, Unit G, Unit G

1813 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

in US Census Population by City

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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 $4,775 with an average price of $2,646.

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 $1,293 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,223.

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 $1,480 to $18,910. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,406.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 914 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $32,000 - averaging $5,790 for the location.

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