Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (211 Rentals)

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Living at Santa Monica
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$2,512 - $4,689
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$2,496 - $4,673
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$2,512 - $4,689
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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sway
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$3,250 - $9,505
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$3,245 - $9,500
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$5

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$3,250 - $9,505
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Charlie Santa Monica
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$2,800 - $5,590
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$2,795 - $5,585
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$2,800 - $5,590
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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Pacific Plaza
$2,450 - $3,550
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$2,440 - $3,540
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$2,450 - $3,550
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Pacific Plaza

1431 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Shores
$4,070 - $6,015
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$4,060 - $6,005
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$4,070 - $6,015
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The Shores

2700-2800 Neilson WaySanta Monica, CA 90405
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1221 Ocean Avenue
$6,340 - $18,510
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$6,330 - $18,500
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$6,340 - $18,510
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1221 Ocean Avenue

1221 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1900 20th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1900 20th St

1900 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Ocean Towers
Studio Apartments

Ocean Towers

201 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90402
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The Seychelle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Seychelle

1755 OceanSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1430 SM (Closed)
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1430 SM (Closed)

1430 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sea Colony
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Sea Colony

10-150 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1837 18th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1837 18th St

1837 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1244 14th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1244 14th St

1244 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1927 Cloverfield Blvd
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1927 Cloverfield Blvd

1927 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2328 Ocean Park Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2328 Ocean Park Blvd

2328 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1401 Palisades Beach Rd
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Palisades Beach Rd

1401 Palisades Beach RdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1927 18th St
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1927 18th St

1927 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2310-2318 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2310-2318 33rd St

2310-2318 33rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1935 Cloverfield Blvd
Studio Apartments

1935 Cloverfield Blvd

1935 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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 $1,100.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,542.

What is the largest Gated Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,490 square feet unit starting from $2,395 at Chateau Barry Apartments.

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 748 sq ft.

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