Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (67 Rentals)

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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,784 - $5,725
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Anara Santa Monica
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$2,914 - $6,779
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Anara Santa Monica

2200 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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The Charlie Santa Monica
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$3,210 - $5,590
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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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123 California Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

123 California Ave

123 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1042 6th St
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1042 6th St

1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1438 10th St
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1438 10th St

1438 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sea Castle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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641 Grant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

641 Grant St

641 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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832 3rd Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

832 3rd Street

832 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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924 21st St
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924 21st St

924 21st StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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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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2300 Wilshire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Wilshire

2300 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90403

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Linea
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$2,771 - $8,503
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Linea

2435 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
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The Charlie Mar Vista
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$2,908 - $6,261
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The Charlie Mar Vista

12444 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Neptune Marina
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$3,841 - $6,456
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Neptune Marina

14126 Marquesas WayMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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Forty55 Lofts
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$3,970 - $5,381
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Forty55 Lofts

4055 Redwood AveMarina Del Rey, CA 90066
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Dolphin Marina
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$4,055 - $7,350
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Dolphin Marina

13900 Panay WayMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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Venice on Rose
$4,160 - $7,347
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Venice on Rose

512 Rose AveVenice, CA 90291
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Pacific Gardens Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Gardens Apartments

111 Marquez PlPacific Palisades, CA 90272
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18 Breeze Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Breeze Ave

18 Breeze AveVenice, CA 90291
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Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 3,139 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,202 to $4,995 with an average price of $3,377.

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 $1,202 to $13,960 with an average monthly rent of $3,280.

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 $18,910. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,470.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 920 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $32,000 - averaging $5,975 for the location.

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