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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,715 | $1,298 | $5,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,319 | $1,470 | $6,945 |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,567 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $6,180 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $5,144 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Celebrate with savings this Labor Day! Move into a brand-new one-bedroom apartment at 15th Street Apartments and get one month FREE when you tour and apply! *Eligibility based on meeting rental criteriaExpires September 08, 2026
Receive Up to 8 Weeks Complimentary Rent When You Move In Within 30 Days. Plus, New Residents Receive 4 Months of Complimentary Equinox Santa Monica East MembershipExpires September 07, 2026
Rents as low as $2584 for One Bedroom Homes! *contact our office for details.Expires September 06, 2026
Make your move today and receive up to 8 Weeks Free off base rent! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires September 06, 2026
Up to 8 Weeks Free Base Rent* Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded. Select units only; restrictions applyExpires September 06, 2026
8 Weeks Free off Base Rent PLUS $2000 Look and Lease! *On select units. Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires September 06, 2026
8 Weeks Free off Base Rent PLUS $2000 Look and Lease! *On select units. Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires September 06, 2026
8 Weeks Free off Base Rent PLUS $2000 Look and Lease! *On select units. Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires September 06, 2026
Lease Today & Receive 1 Month Free! *Restrictions apply. Please contact the office for details.Expires September 06, 2026
Receive up to 6 weeks free off the base rent on select units. *Restrictions May ApplyExpires September 06, 2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Santa Monica, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Rents as low as $2584 for One Bedroom Homes! *contact our office for details.
8 Weeks Free off Base Rent PLUS $2000 Look and Lease! *On select units. Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.
8 Weeks Free off Base Rent PLUS $2000 Look and Lease! *On select units. Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.
8 Weeks Free off Base Rent PLUS $2000 Look and Lease! *On select units. Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.
Lease Today & Receive 1 Month Free! *Restrictions apply. Please contact the office for details.
Receive Up to 8 Weeks Complimentary Rent When You Move In Within 30 Days. Plus, New Residents Receive 4 Months of Complimentary Equinox Santa Monica East Membership
Concession may be included in Advertised Rent- Self Amortization Required! ; Sign Now for Up to 8 Weeks Free on select units! Concession may be included in advertised rent. Self-amortization required. Lease rent will reflect true rent.
Celebrate with savings this Labor Day! Move into a brand-new one-bedroom apartment at 15th Street Apartments and get one month FREE when you tour and apply! *Eligibility based on meeting rental criteria
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Santa Monica is at 101 Dudley Ave listed at $1,298.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,727.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 2,320 square feet unit starting from $6,261 at Venice on Rose.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Santa Monica is currently at 680 sq ft.
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