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$3,153 - $9,601Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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525 BroadwaySanta 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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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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1837 18th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1837 18th St

1837 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sea Colony
Studio Apartments

Sea Colony

10-150 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 Cloverfield Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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2310-2318 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2310-2318 33rd St

2310-2318 33rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1927 18th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1927 18th St

1927 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1813 9th St
Studio Apartments

1813 9th St

1813 9th 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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501 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501 Broadway

501 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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401 California Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

401 California Ave

401 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1650 Lincoln
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Lincoln

1650 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Boca Monica
3 Bedroom Apartments

Boca Monica

1007 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Villas Ventanas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Ventanas

917 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Getting Around Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Comma Barrington listed at $1,260.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,606.

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 $2,595 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 757 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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