Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (324 Rentals)

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

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,856 - $4,232
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sway
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$3,476 - $9,569
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,640 - $9,676
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1550 Lincoln
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$3,400 - $5,300
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$3,400 - $5,300
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1550 Lincoln

1550 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,789 - $7,723
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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property at 2311 4th St

$3,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2311 4th St, Unit 2311 4th st. 221

2311 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405

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property at 1649 Appian Way

$4,000

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1649 Appian Way, Unit 312

1649 Appian Way
Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1929 6th St

$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 15, 2027

1929 6th St

Santa MonicaCA90405
property at 2309 5th St

$5,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2309 5th St, Unit 2309 5th St #3

2309 5th St
Santa MonicaCA90405
property at 2411 4th St

$9,500

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2411 4th St, Unit #2

2411 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica?

There are currently 160 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,800 to $5,395 with an average price of $3,405.

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 $11,810 with an average monthly rent of $3,701.

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 $9,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,297.

How expensive are Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $5,545 to $28,000 - averaging $7,627 for the location.

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