1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (181 Rentals)

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Junction Santa Monica
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$3,110 - $3,210
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$2,906 - $4,382
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sway
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$4,066 - $5,851
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$3,614 - $9,214
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$3,134 - $3,671
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$2,784 - $7,539
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926
$2,750
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$2,750
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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926

1926 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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$4,000

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1649 Appian Way, Unit 312

1649 Appian Way
Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1543 11th St

$2,974 - $2,999

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1543 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 1705 Ocean Ave

$5,000 - $9,800

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1705 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1755 Ocean Ave

$6,995 - $12,500

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1755 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1649 Appian Wy

$4,000

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1649 Appian Wy, Unit 312

1649 Appian Wy
Santa MonicaCA90401
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1762 9th St
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1762 9th St

1762 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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The Seychelle
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The Seychelle

1755 OceanSanta Monica, CA 90401
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125 Pacific St
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125 Pacific St

125 Pacific StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2309 5th St
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2309 5th St

2309 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1857 7th St
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1857 7th St

1857 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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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 1,173 square feet priced from $5,018. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SwayB71,173 Sq Ft$5,018
1221 Ocean AvenuePlan C1,082 Sq Ft$11,510
Chelsea Santa MonicaG911 Sq Ft$4,556
Arrive Seaside IISeaside II - APH1870 Sq Ft$4,299
Avalon Santa Monica on MainA11-847-927856 Sq Ft$4,239
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,500
Mayfair Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom801 Sq Ft$3,595
The Park Santa MonicaA9787 Sq Ft$5,282
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom PLUS Loft706 Sq Ft$4,047
700 Broadway1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom597 Sq Ft$5,030

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 $3,965. 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
303 California Ave, 3 blocks to the beach, North of Wilshire!1BR/1.0BA$2,395
325 Bay St.121$2,475
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,475
227 Strand St1BR/1BA$2,500
225 Bay St1-Bedroom$2,599
Criterion PromenadeOne Bedroom A$2,650
Bay on 6thOne Bedroom A$2,699
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom$2,852

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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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 $3,965.

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 1,173 square feet unit starting from $5,018 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 827 sq ft.

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