Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (342 Rentals)

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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 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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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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$3,250 - $9,505
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Avalon Santa Monica on Main
$4,005 - $4,723
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$3,924 - $4,642
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$4,005 - $4,723
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Avalon Santa Monica on Main

2000 Main StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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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2106 Delaware Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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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$16
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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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PR SM Livorno LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PR SM Livorno LLC

1540 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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VRS Portofino LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VRS Portofino LLC

1450 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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PR SM Biella LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PR SM Biella LLC

1411 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2626 Cloverfield Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2626 Cloverfield Blvd

2626 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1231 5th St
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1231 5th St

1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2604 Santa Monica Blvd
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2604 Santa Monica Blvd

2604 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Genoa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Genoa Apartments

1418 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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PR SM Verona LLC
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PR SM Verona LLC

1528 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2621 5th St
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2621 5th St

2621 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 3,149 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $4,880 with an average price of $3,452.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica ranges from $1,500 to $7,650 with an average monthly rent of $3,208.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Monica range from $2,350 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,343.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 907 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,599 to $28,000 - averaging $5,595 for the location.

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