Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (3,143 Rentals)

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Sway
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Charlie Santa Monica
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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1437 10th St, Unit C
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1437 10th St, Unit C

1437 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1432 Harvard StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2701 11th St
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2701 11th St

2701 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2625 4th St
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2625 4th St

2625 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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The Waverly
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The Waverly

1705 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Ocean Towers

201 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90402
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1140 23rd St

1140 23rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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908 6th St

908 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403

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Santa Monica Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 03, 2026

There are currently 58 available Studio apartment units in Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,695 to $4,995. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Monica with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilshire Montana58$3,215$1,695

Largest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is found at Mayfair Residences in the Wilshire neighborhood and is 1,304 square feet priced from $4,595. Inclave Luxury Apartments in the Del Rey neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 721 square feet and currently listed start at $3,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mayfair ResidencesStudio, 1 Bathroom1,304 Sq Ft$4,595
Inclave Luxury ApartmentsUnit A1 Studio721 Sq Ft$3,200
The R2 by CLGOpen Concept711 Sq Ft$2,395
Sunset West7700 Sq Ft$1,850
AMLI Marina Del ReyE2643 Sq Ft$3,771
Gibson Santa MonicaLWL1638 Sq Ft$4,120
SwayE1.3629 Sq Ft$3,075
Stella CAS3628 Sq Ft$3,007
700 BroadwayStudio / 1 Bathroom519 Sq Ft$4,195
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio Suite215 Sq Ft$1,595

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

As of June 03, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is the JUNIOR STUDIO Model starting from $1,298 at 101 Dudley Ave in the Ocean Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Monica Studio is the Studio Model at Grattan Gates starting at $1,395 in the Venice Beach neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Monica is currently $2,676. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
101 Dudley AveJUNIOR STUDIO$1,298
Grattan GatesStudio$1,395
Catalina CourtSingles$1,425
30 Dudley AveStudio$1,498
33 Brooks AveNorth$1,500
1825 S. Beloit Ave0BR/1.0BA$1,525
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BA$1,548
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio Suite$1,595
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudio$1,650

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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.

Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Monica is at 101 Dudley Ave listed at $1,298.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is $2,676.

What is the largest available Studio Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,304 square feet unit starting from $4,595 at Mayfair Residences.

What is the average size for Santa Monica Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Monica is currently 450 sq ft.

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