
Gated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (274 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Santa Monica with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Santa Monica Palms

Millennium Santa Monica

325 Bay St.

Bixby

The Purser

3120 Colorado Ave, Unit B

Junction Santa Monica

903 7th St

Pacific Plaza
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1347 23rd St

Gibson Santa Monica

1032 2nd St

Catherine Santa Monica

Montana House

300 California Ave

Evani 3223 Wilshire

Breeze Suites Moderne

1517 18th St, Unit F

Ocean Park Apartments
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707 Copeland Ct, Unit 2

1930 Ocean Ave

Arrive Seaside I & II

2434 Oak St, Unit A

1111 Washington Ave, Unit 303

937 10th St.

Sway

834 2nd St.

503 Bay St, Unit B

Riva
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The Charlie Santa Monica

2133 22nd St, Unit A

1522 Princeton St, Unit 1522 Princeton

2803 Arizona Ave

1015 3rd St

Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC

Willow Santa Monica

1033 Euclid St, Unit 7

The Stanford West

Residences on Third Street Promenade
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329 California Ave

3116 Colorado Ave, Unit #D

300 Bay Street, Unit 14

ZVI Coast

A Santa Monica Sanctuary: 834 Fourth Street

1827 18th St, Unit C

404 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 105

2438 7th St

2402 34th St, Unit A

Pico Eleven
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,604 | $1,250 | $5,080 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,297 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,376 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $1,190 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,190 | $8,250 |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
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 $1,190.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,426.
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 728 sq ft.
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