
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (1,157 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Monica with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Junction Santa Monica

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Sway

Willow Santa Monica

700 Broadway

Evani 3223 Wilshire

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The Charlie Santa Monica

Catherine Santa Monica

1550 Lincoln Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401

Millennium Santa Monica
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Montana Avenue

Residences on Third Street Promenade

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Pacific Plaza

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The Shores

Santa Monica Biltmore

The Stanford West

Villa Cordova

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Santa Monica Palms

Pico Eleven
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Chelsea Santa Monica

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Bixby

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Riva

Gibson Santa Monica

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Anara Santa Monica

Silvercrest Senior Residence

1347 23rd St
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Arizona Luxury Investments Group LLC

The Coastal Apartments

Criterion Promenade

The Purser

San Vicente Tower

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Avalon Santa Monica on Main

Breeze Suites Moderne

Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC

2638 4th St

The Stanley on Ocean Way
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233 Ashland Ave

709 Copeland Ct

1117 3rd St

937 10th Street

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1221 Ocean Avenue

G8 by CLG

Shores

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Linea

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Archer

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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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,666 | $1,298 | $4,880 |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,219 | $1,500 | $7,400 |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,376 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,824 | $1,599 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,339 | $1,190 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Franklin Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 3,150 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $587 to $4,880 with an average price of $3,307.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica ranges from $1,500 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,219.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Monica range from $2,350 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,376.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 910 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,599 to $28,000 - averaging $5,824 for the location.
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