Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (350 Rentals)

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$3,153 - $9,601Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sway

525 BroadwaySanta 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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VRS Portofino LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VRS Portofino LLC

1450 5th 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
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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Genoa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Genoa Apartments

1418 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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PR SM Capri LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PR SM Capri LLC

1445 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1113 - 27 26th Street,
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1113 - 27 26th Street,

1114-1128 26th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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PR SM Verona LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PR SM Verona LLC

1528 6th 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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OCEA2024
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OCEA2024

2024-2026 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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 3,184 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,195 to $6,711 with an average price of $3,366.

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 $1,392 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 $1,250 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,503.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 902 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,280 to $15,831 - averaging $5,265 for the location.

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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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