Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (323 Rentals)

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2626 Cloverfield Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2626 Cloverfield Blvd

2626 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1231 5th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1231 5th St

1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2604 Santa Monica Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2604 Santa Monica Blvd

2604 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1011 Pico Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1011 Pico Blvd

1011 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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OCEA2024
1 Bedroom Apartments

OCEA2024

2024-2026 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1511 SM (Closed)
Studio Apartments

1511 SM (Closed)

1511 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2424 Ocean Park Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2424 Ocean Park Blvd

2424 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2015 17th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2015 17th St

2015 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2343 30th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2343 30th St

2343 30th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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918 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

918 7th St

918 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1223 20th
1 Bedroom Apartments

1223 20th

1223 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Arrive Seaside II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrive Seaside II

1548 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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508 Ashland
1 Bedroom Apartments

508 Ashland

508 Ashland AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1343 26th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1343 26th St

1343 26th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2729 Wilshire Blvd
Studio Apartments

2729 Wilshire Blvd

2729 Wilshire BlvdSanta 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 Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 779 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,195 to $6,711 with an average price of $4,896.

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 $1,529 to $8,491 with an average monthly rent of $3,365.

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 $1,400 to $16,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,492.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 666 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $15,831 - averaging $4,958 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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