Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (200 Rentals)

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$3,150 - $9,671Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1430 SM (Closed)
2 Bedroom Apartments

1430 SM (Closed)

1430 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1537 15th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1537 15th St

1537 15th 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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1244 14th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1244 14th St

1244 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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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201 Ocean Ave
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201 Ocean Ave

201 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90402
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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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1813 9th St
Studio Apartments

1813 9th St

1813 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1900 20th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1900 20th St

1900 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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501 Broadway
Studio Apartments

501 Broadway

501 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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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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The Seychelle
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Seychelle

1755 OceanSanta Monica, CA 90401
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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
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1935 Cloverfield Blvd

1935 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1650 Lincoln
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Lincoln

1650 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Ocean Park Terrace
Studio Apartments

Ocean Park Terrace

1212 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Boca Monica
Studio Apartments

Boca Monica

1007 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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401 California Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

401 California Ave

401 California AveSanta 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

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 $1,280.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,529.

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 $3,495 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 753 sq ft.

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