
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (1,146 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Monica with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Evani 3223 Wilshire

1550 Lincoln

Sway

Willow Santa Monica

Junction Santa Monica

The Charlie Santa Monica

Catherine Santa Monica

Montana Avenue
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Bixby

Residences on Third Street Promenade

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

Pacific Plaza

The Shores

Ocean Park Boulevard

The Stanley on Ocean Way
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The Stanford West

Chelsea Santa Monica

Ocean Park Apartments

Silvercrest Senior Residence

Seventh West Apartments

Anara Santa Monica

Santa Monica Palms

Arrive Seaside I & II

Criterion Promenade

801 2nd Street
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1347 23rd St

The Purser

Breeze Suites Moderne

San Vicente Tower

525 | SMB

Gibson Santa Monica

Mayfair Residences at Santa Monica Beach
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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Monica Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,664 | $1,295 | $7,181 |
Santa Monica Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $1,198 | $8,491 |
Santa Monica Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,480 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,138 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
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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 Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 772 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,195 to $7,181 with an average price of $3,395.
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 $1,198 to $8,491 with an average monthly rent of $3,356.
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 $1,450 to $16,495. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,480.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 647 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $22,000 - averaging $5,138 for the location.
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