Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (326 Rentals)

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Junction Santa Monica
$2,899 - $4,208

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Base Rent$2,899 - $4,208
Total Monthly Price$2,899 - $4,208
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Living at Santa Monica
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$3,231 - $4,898

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Base Rent$3,231 - $4,898
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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sway
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$3,141 - $9,441

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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1550 Lincoln
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$3,400 - $6,050

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1550 Lincoln

1550 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,498 - $6,756

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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,890 - $12,162

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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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property at 2210 6th St
$7,475

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Base Rent$7,475
Total Monthly Price$7,475
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30

2210 6th St

Santa MonicaCA90405
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417 Bay St, Unit #3
$3,275

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Base Rent$3,275
Total Monthly Price$3,275
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417 Bay St, Unit #3

417 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2002 4th St, Unit 208
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
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2002 4th St, Unit 208

2002 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1443 10th St, Unit B
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

1443 10th St, Unit B

1443 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926
$2,595

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Base Rent$2,595
Total Monthly Price$2,595
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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926

1926 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1437 10th St, Unit C
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
Total Monthly Price$2,200
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1437 10th St, Unit C

1437 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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property at 1916 3rd St
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150
Total Monthly Price$2,150
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1916 3rd St, Unit 1916 3rd Street

1916 3rd St
Santa MonicaCA90405
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property at 2102 6th St
$5,400

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Base Rent$5,400
Total Monthly Price$5,400
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2102 6th St, Unit 1

2102 6th St
Santa MonicaCA90405
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property at 2311 4th St
$3,100

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Base Rent$3,100
Total Monthly Price$3,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2311 4th St, Unit 2311 4th st. 221

2311 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Monica

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Santa Monica, CA?

As of today, September 04, 2026, there are currently 326 available Downtown Santa Monica apartments priced from $1,695 to $24,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,497.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica?

There are currently 162 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,695 to $4,395 with an average price of $3,109.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica ranges from $2,100 to $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $3,627.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Santa Monica range from $2,995 to $17,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,473.

How expensive are Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $5,291 to $24,000 - averaging $7,437 for the location.

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