
Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with Utilities Included (325 Rentals)


903 7th St

Breeze Suites Moderne

1147 6th St

17th Street Villas

1044 9th St

1434 Santa Monica Blvd

1517 11th St

2248 20th St

2343 30th St
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810-812 7th St

855 10th St

7663723

923 5th St

Ocean Park Apartments

2006 27th St

1138 9th St

833 15th Street

Belmar Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave
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1522 N Harvard St

1218 6th St

2535 Kansas Ave

Ocean Park Boulevard

838 7th St

1042 6th St

1517 18th Street

1111 Berkeley St

833 11th St

2403 Centinela Ave
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2928 4th St

Casa Hermosa

1418 12th St

2437 S. Centinela Ave

427 Montana

848 5th St Santa Monica, CA 90403

947 9th St

922 6th St

2507 3rd St

1217 9th St
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1231 5th St

1257 9th St

Genoa Apartments

The Sovereign

1901 6th St.

Santa Monica Mariner Village

Santa Monica La Ronda

PR SM Anacapa LLC

833 5th St

1647 Ocean Front Walk
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,676 | $1,298 | $4,995 |
| Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,470 | $2,348 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,193 | $1,205 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,375 | $4,500 |
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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 $2,676.
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 $4,595 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 450 sq ft.
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