1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (176 Rentals)

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1762 9th St
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1762 9th St

1762 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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125 Pacific St
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125 Pacific St

125 Pacific StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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The Seychelle
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The Seychelle

1755 OceanSanta Monica, CA 90401
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641 Grant St
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641 Grant St

641 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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215 Bay St
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215 Bay St

215 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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650 Grant St
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650 Grant St

650 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1437 10th St
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1437 10th St

1437 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1856 9th St
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1856 9th St

1856 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is found at Sway and is listed at 949 square feet priced from $5,173. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SwayB1.3949 Sq Ft$5,173
The Park Santa MonicaA16942 Sq Ft$6,172
Arrive Seaside IISeaside II - B8 Loft913 Sq Ft$4,395
Avalon Santa Monica on MainA11-907908 Sq Ft$3,867
The Stanley on Ocean Way1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouse900 Sq Ft$4,295
Ocean Condos1x1900 Sq Ft$4,800
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom PLUS Loft849 Sq Ft$4,300
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,500

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Santa Monica of Los Angeles, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,250 at 1517 11th St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,766. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1517 11th St1 Bed 1 Bath$2,250
1455 9th Street31$2,295
325 Bay St.121$2,400
1523 11th St1 Bedroom and 1 Bath Unit I$2,450
300 California Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,750
Sea CastleA5$2,781
PR SM Livorno LLCLivorno 1x1 C$2,787
The Stanley on Ocean Way1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A$2,795
123 California Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,798
Junction Santa Monica1 Bed/1 Bath-1G$2,805

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

77 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Monica with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Santa Monica is at 1517 11th St listed at $2,250.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $3,766.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Monica is a 949 square feet unit starting from $5,173 at Sway.

What is the average size for Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently 798 sq ft.

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