
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (315 Rentals)


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The Santa Monica Collection - 501 Broadway

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Junction Santa Monica

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Sway

700 Broadway

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1650 Lincoln

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Catherine Santa Monica

1550 Lincoln

Chelsea Santa Monica
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Avalon Santa Monica on Main

Riva

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Gibson Santa Monica

Mayfair Residences

300 California Ave
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The Coastal Apartments

1823 7th St

Criterion Promenade

The Purser

Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC

Breeze Suites Moderne

525 | SMB

303 California Ave, 3 blocks to the beach, North of Wilshire!

The Stanley on Ocean Way
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1117 3rd St

1753 9th St

325 Bay St.

1437 1443 9th St

1221 Ocean Avenue

1930 Ocean Ave

225 Bay St

1517 11th St

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511A Strand St, Unit 511 A

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1534 11th St, Unit 1
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300 Bay Street, Unit 14

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1536 11th St, Unit 1536

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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926

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1437 10th St, Unit C

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202 Bicknell Ave, Unit 5w

1649 Appian Way, Unit 312

1755 Ocean, Unit #204

101 California Ave, Unit 202

1433 9th St, Unit F

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1410 5th St, Unit SI FL3-ID134
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,445 | $1,800 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,512 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,875 | $4,205 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica?
There are currently 211 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,800 to $4,995 with an average price of $3,445.
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 $11,510 with an average monthly rent of $3,965.
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 $2,895 to $17,860. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,512.
How expensive are Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 48 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,205 to $32,000 - averaging $7,875 for the location.
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