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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2307 Ocean Ave
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2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1948 20th St
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1948 20th St

1948 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1015 2nd Street
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1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Yale Apartments
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Yale Apartments

1328 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404

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1307 15th St
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1307 15th St

1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2535 Kansas Ave
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2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1731 Pico Blvd
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1731 Pico Blvd

1731 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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838 7th St
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838 7th St

838 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
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1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1042 6th St
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1042 6th St

1042 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2622 28th St
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2622 28th St

2622 28th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1517 18th Street
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1517 18th Street

1517 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1111 Berkeley St
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1111 Berkeley St

1111 Berkeley StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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3RD927
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3RD927

927 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403

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1518 10th St
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1518 10th St

1518 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Santa Monica Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 22 available Studio apartment units in Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,650 to $4,121. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Monica with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilshire Montana22$3,170$1,650

Largest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is found at 11755 Dorothy St in the Brentwood neighborhood and is 760 square feet priced from $1,995. Lido Apartments - 11221 Richland Ave in the Little Persia neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 700 square feet and currently listed start at $2,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
11755 Dorothy StStudio760 Sq Ft$1,995
Lido Apartments - 11221 Richland AveSingle + 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$2,395
300 San JuanStudio 1 Bath Apartment700 Sq Ft$2,425
Dolphin Marina0x1L AB650 Sq Ft$3,799
AMLI Marina Del ReyE2643 Sq Ft$3,649
SwayE1.1625 Sq Ft$3,940
1837 Sawtelle BlvdType D618 Sq Ft$2,795
The Charlie Mar Vista1-S3613 Sq Ft$2,999
Lido Apartments - 1415 Bundy DrSingle + 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$2,050
Casa Bela ApartmentsStudio / JR 1BD600 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is the Apt-Bachelor Model starting from $1,195 at Sawtelle-1661 in the Sawtelle neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Monica Studio is the 0x1 Model at 1641 Westgate Avenue, starting at $1,495 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Monica is currently $2,664. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sawtelle-1661Apt-Bachelor$1,195
1641 Westgate Avenue,0x1$1,495
101 Dudley AveStudio$1,498
501 N Venice BlvdBACHELOR$1,595
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BA$1,598
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudio$1,600
Venice-12915STUDIO$1,622
13117-13121 Venice Blvd13117 1/2$1,650
1434 Santa Monica BlvdStudio$1,650
AcaciaFurnished Studio Suite$1,695

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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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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Sawtelle-1661 listed at $1,195.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is $2,664.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 760 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at 11755 Dorothy St.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Monica is currently 445 sq ft.

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