Top Rated Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (556 Rentals)

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Living at Santa Monica
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$2,512 - $3,082
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$2,496 - $4,673
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$2,512 - $4,689
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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sway
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$3,250 - $4,258
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$3,245 - $9,500
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$5

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$3,250 - $9,505
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Charlie Santa Monica
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$2,800 - $3,475
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$2,795 - $5,585
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$2,800 - $5,590
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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Pacific Plaza
$2,450 - $3,250
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$2,440 - $3,540
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$2,450 - $3,550
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Pacific Plaza

1431 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Waverly
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The Waverly

1705 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Ocean Towers
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Ocean Towers

201 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90402
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The Broadway Lofts
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The Broadway Lofts

1912-1919 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90404
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1524 Grant St
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1524 Grant St

1524 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2319 14th St
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2319 14th St

2319 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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811 11th St
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811 11th St

811 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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837 18th St
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837 18th St

837 18th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1228 21st St
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1228 21st St

1228 21st StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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161 Ocean Park Blvd
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161 Ocean Park Blvd

161 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2315 14th St
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2315 14th St

2315 14th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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536 Ashland Ave
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536 Ashland Ave

536 Ashland AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1211 9th St
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1211 9th St

1211 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2728 3rd St
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2728 3rd St

2728 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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526 Pier Ave
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526 Pier Ave

526 Pier AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1237 24th St
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1237 24th St

1237 24th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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808 3rd St
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808 3rd St

808 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1426 Pearl St
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1426 Pearl St

1426 Pearl StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2628 4th St
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2628 4th St

2628 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2716 3rd St
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2716 3rd St

2716 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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634-648 Ozone St
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634-648 Ozone St

634-648 Ozone StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1527 9th St
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1527 9th St

1527 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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431 Raymond Ave
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431 Raymond Ave

431 Raymond AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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231 Bay St
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231 Bay St

231 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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653 Pier Ave
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653 Pier Ave

653 Pier AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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733 Hill St
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733 Hill St

733 Hill StSanta 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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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 $2,657.

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 451 sq ft.

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