Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (1,150 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Santa Monica that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA

There are currently 1395 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Santa Monica, CA area. Here is today’s list of the top 1 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Santa Monica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Wilshire Montana4/4159$5,859

Pet Friendliest Santa Monica Apartments for Rent

The Santa Monica Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Shores in the Ocean Park neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Ocean Park Apartments in the Sunset Park neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Santa Monica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Shores4/4Ocean Park$4,305
Ocean Park Apartments4/4Sunset Park$2,895
Catherine Santa Monica4/4Pico$2,754
Vantage Mar Vista4/4Mar Vista$4,645
Living at Santa Monica3.8/4Downtown Santa Monica$2,542
Residences on Third Street Promenade3.8/4Downtown Santa Monica$3,495
Large Remodeled 2x2 Unit with Huge Patio3.8/4Wilshire Montana$4,475
The Landmark Los Angeles3.8/4West Los Angeles$3,295
Pico Eleven3.8/4Sunset Park$4,095
Maxwell3.8/4West Los Angeles$3,058

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Santa Monica, CA

The lowest priced Santa Monica apartment at a property that allows pets is the Furnished Suite Studio Model at ARC Westwood - Fully Furnished in the Sawtelle neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second cheapest Santa Monica Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Model at Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios, which is a Studio starting at $1,999 in the Venice Beach neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Monica apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
ARC Westwood - Fully FurnishedFurnished Suite$1,820
Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front StudiosStudio$1,999
Living at Santa MonicaStudio$2,542
Catherine Santa MonicaStudio-B1-B3$2,754
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,895
The Landmark Los AngelesS4 Studio Apartment$3,295
Maxwell2 Bed 1 Bath - 831 sqft$3,458
Residences on Third Street Promenade1 Bedroom$3,495
AMLI Marina Del ReyE2$3,852
The ShoresModel 1C$4,305

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Santa Monica Overview

If you want to live in a city that has it all, look no further than Santa Monica, California. This beachside town is nestled in a spot between an excellent coastline and the city of Los Angeles. Apartments in Santa Monica offer residents a fantastic lifestyle.

Why live in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica is one of the cities that could be truly called paradise. Access to excellent beaches, a walkable local layout, proximity to all sorts of geological and geographical landmarks, and a laid-back, modern atmosphere make it a truly unforgettable place.

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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 Pet Friendly Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Santa Monica?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Monica is at 1539 Beloit Ave listed at $1,100.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,551.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,500 square feet unit starting from $6,500 at 11063 Ohio Ave, Unit 11063.

What is the average size for Santa Monica Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Santa Monica is currently at 774 sq ft.

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