
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $3,800 (112 Rentals)
Rental terms in Santa Monica as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Breeze Suites Moderne

204 Washington Ave

204 Washington Ave

Living at Santa Monica
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Tierra del Rey

Stella Apartments

Westwood Riviera Apartments

Rochester Apartments

Wayfarer® Apartments + Marina

Westside

Jefferson at Marina del Rey

Picasso Brentwood

The Admiralty

Sunset Barrington Gardens
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Roberts Rochester

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The Westerly on Lincoln

Westwood Villa
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Westside Terrace Apartments

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios

C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)

Cypress Co-Living

G8 by CLG

Acacia

MySuite at Cara Co-Living

Luxe Villas

Beloit Receivership

Comma Barrington
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Matteson by Category

4055 Redwood Ave
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 | $2,675 | $1,365 | $7,075 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $1,348 | $8,491 |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,565 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,106 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,178 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Monica High
Lincoln Middle
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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 Short-term Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Santa Monica is at Matteson by Category listed at $1,348.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,407.
What is the largest Short-term Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,864 square feet unit starting from $2,950 at Picasso Brentwood.
What is the average size for Santa Monica Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Santa Monica is currently at 510 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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