Top Rated Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (58 Rentals)

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Ocean Towers
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Ocean Towers

201 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90402
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2911-2913 2nd St
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2911-2913 2nd St

2911-2913 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Voss Apartments
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Voss Apartments

947-953 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1028 12th St
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1028 12th St

1028 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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641 Grant St
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641 Grant St

641 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway 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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123 California Ave
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123 California Ave

123 California AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Sea Castle
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Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Fame Apartments
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Fame Apartments

1924-1930 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Linea
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$3,348
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$3,286 - $5,993

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Linea

2435 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
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The Charlie Mar Vista
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$3,003 - $3,178
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$3,003 - $6,066

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The Charlie Mar Vista

12444 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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18 Breeze Ave
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18 Breeze Ave

18 Breeze AveVenice, CA 90291
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Azzurra
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Azzurra

13700 Marina Pointe DrMarina Del Rey, CA 90292
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1712 Colby Ave
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1712 Colby Ave

1712 Colby AveLos Angeles, CA 90025

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1505 Purdue Ave
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1505 Purdue Ave

1505 Purdue AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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12300 Pacific Ave
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12300 Pacific Ave

12300 Pacific AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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11 24th Ave
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11 24th Ave

11 24th AveVenice, CA 90291
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3961 Moore St
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3961 Moore St

3961 Moore StLos Angeles, CA 90066
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Champlin Properties
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Champlin Properties

12433 Pacific AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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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 $2,731.

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 $4,395 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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