
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (124 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Monica with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Millennium Santa Monica

Residences on Third Street Promenade

1438 10th St

Bixby

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Gibson Santa Monica

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Anara Santa Monica

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San Vicente Tower

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Linea

Inclave Luxury Apartments

The Louella

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios

C on Pico

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Dolphin Marina

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Residences at West Edge

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The Charlie Mar Vista
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Picasso Brentwood

The SW by CLG

Villa Bel Air

Rochester Parkside

3700 Sepulveda Apartments

Casa Granada

The Amara

The Pearl Mar Vista

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Neptune Marina

The Admiralty

Monte Carlo (62+ Community)

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Sunset Barrington Gardens

West Park Village

Vista Apartments

4041 S Centinela Ave

Vantage Mar Vista

Westwood Villa
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Morrison Apartments

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Venice on Rose

Beau on Bundy

Midvale Court Apartments Westwood

Ashton Towers

1400 Brockton Ave

Champlin Properties

11360 Iowa Ave

1632 Barry Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,716 | $1,298 | $5,995 |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,452 | $6,945 |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,568 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,218 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,942 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,127 | $1,400 | $7,149 |
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Santa Monica, CAPopulation: 91,411
Ranked #361
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Edison Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?
There are currently 3,110 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,243 to $5,995 with an average price of $3,943.
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 $1,452 to $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $3,301.
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 $1,700 to $17,950. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,568.
How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 925 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $24,000 - averaging $6,218 for the location.
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