
Gated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (36 Rentals)
Rental terms in Santa Monica as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


903 7th St

2262 31st St

Breeze Suites Moderne

The Stanley on Ocean Way

Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments!

16th Street

2701 11th St

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios
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Marina Towers

Comma Barrington Co-Living

The SW by CLG

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Oceana Apartments

The Pearl Mar Vista

Cypress Co-Living

Felix
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The Admiralty

Westwood Riviera Apartments

Rochester Apartments

Sunset Barrington Gardens

Vista Apartments

MySuite at Cara Co-Living

Plymouth Apartments

Acacia

Westwood Villa
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Casa Bela Apartments

Westside

11730 Sunset Blvd

1380 Midvale Ave. "The Mini Mission"

Haven Coliving - Venice - West of Lincoln

18 Breeze Ave

Palm Royale Apartments

Haven Coliving - Venice - West of Lincoln

Haven Coliving - Penmar
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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 | $2,614 | $1,298 | $5,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $1,485 | $6,483 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,576 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,228 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,074 | $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 Gated Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is at 1539 Beloit Ave listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,611.
What is the largest Gated Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,612 square feet unit starting from $3,781 at AMLI Marina Del Rey.
What is the average size for Santa Monica Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Santa Monica is currently at 744 sq ft.
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