Top Rated Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (156 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2535 Kansas Ave
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2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Santa Monica Biltmore
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Santa Monica Biltmore

1240 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1327 Oak Street
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1327 Oak Street

1327 Oak StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1231 5th St
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1231 5th St

1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sea Castle
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Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2729 Wilshire Blvd
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2729 Wilshire Blvd

2729 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90403
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810 Ashland
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810 Ashland

810 Ashland AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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The Alon SM
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The Alon SM

1235 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1511 SM (Closed)
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1511 SM (Closed)

1511 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1438 11th St
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1438 11th St

1438 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 7th St
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1437 7th St

1437 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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611 Ocean Park Blvd
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611 Ocean Park Blvd

611 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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501 Broadway DA
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501 Broadway DA

501 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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3006 Colorado Ave
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3006 Colorado Ave

3006 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1527 9th St
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1527 9th St

1527 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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722 Pier Ave
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722 Pier Ave

722 Pier AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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815 3rd St
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815 3rd St

815 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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117 W Channel Rd
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117 W Channel Rd

117 W Channel RdSanta Monica, CA 90402
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The Monor
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The Monor

1905 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Colorado Court
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Colorado Court

502 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2517 28th St
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2517 28th St

2517 28th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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131 Entrada Dr
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131 Entrada Dr

131 Entrada DrSanta Monica, CA 90402
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1227 19th Street
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1227 19th Street

1227-1233 19th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1650 Lincoln
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1650 Lincoln

1650 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2618 2nd St
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2618 2nd St

2618 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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

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 $2,643.

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 $3,645 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 455 sq ft.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Written by: Rachel Presser

Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.