
Short Term Lease Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (42 Rentals)


Ocean Condos
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C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)

Wayfarer® Apartments + Marina

Marina Tower

The Westerly on Lincoln

Stella Apartments

Lido Apartments - 1532 Brockton Ave

Haven Apartments

Picasso Brentwood
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Luxe Villas

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios

The Pearl Mar Vista

Westwood Riviera Apartments

Sunset Barrington Gardens

Westside Terrace Apartments
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Vantage Mar Vista

MySuite at Cara Co-Living

Casa Bela Apartments

Vista Apartments

G8 Co-living by CLG
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2404 Pacific Ave, Unit Studio B

4210 Del Rey Ave

12035 Wilshire Blvd

4133 Redwood Ave

11611 Chenault St
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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,686 | $1,295 | $6,725 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,461 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,083 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
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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
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 101 Dudley Ave listed at $1,498.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is $2,686.
What is the largest available Studio Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $3,535 at Westwood Riviera Apartments.
What is the average size for Santa Monica Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Monica is currently 459 sq ft.
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