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525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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HARV1432

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

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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Santa Monica Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 18, 2026

There are currently 41 available Studio apartment units in Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,591 to $4,880. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Monica with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilshire Montana41$2,907$1,591

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 $4,700. Gibson Santa Monica has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 840 square feet and currently listed start at $3,864. 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$4,700
Gibson Santa MonicaLWL3840 Sq Ft$3,864
1718-1722 S Barrington Ave172 Barrington795 Sq Ft$1,895
The R2 by CLGOpen Concept778 Sq Ft$2,295
Lido Apartments - 1825 Butler Ave/1822 Colby AveStudio + 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$1,995
SwayE2.7618 Sq Ft$3,794
The AdmiraltyA - Catalina608 Sq Ft$2,890
700 BroadwayStudio / 1 Bathroom519 Sq Ft$3,795
Casa Bela ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath500 Sq Ft$2,195
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio Suite215 Sq Ft$1,595

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

As of April 18, 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 30 Dudley Ave starting at $1,298 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Monica is currently $2,584. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
101 Dudley AveJUNIOR STUDIO$1,298
30 Dudley AveStudio$1,298
The CloverSS-200$1,300
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudio$1,495
33 Brooks AveNorth$1,500
4061 McLaughlin AvenueStudio$1,525
1117 3rd StRestricrted Income Studio$1,591
Olive Co-LivingFurnished Co-Living Studio Suite$1,595

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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

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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 $2,584.

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 $4,700 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 456 sq ft.

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