1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (179 Rentals)

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Junction Santa Monica
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$3,160 - $3,200
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$2,406 - $4,382

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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sway
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$3,870 - $5,655
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$3,503 - $9,506

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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$3,371 - $4,113
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$2,472 - $5,725

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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2002 4th St, Unit 000, Unit 000

2002 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405
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$5,500 - $10,500

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1705 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
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$6,995 - $13,500

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1755 Ocean Ave

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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641 Grant St
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641 Grant St

641 Grant 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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1017 Ocean Ave
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1017 Ocean Ave

1017 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1850 9th St
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1850 9th St

1850 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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215 Bay St
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215 Bay St

215 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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 $4,848. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SwayB71,173 Sq Ft$4,848
Chelsea Santa MonicaG911 Sq Ft$4,778
Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments!1x1900 Sq Ft$4,600
Avalon Santa Monica on MainA11-847-927874 Sq Ft$4,210
The Park Santa MonicaA9854 Sq Ft$6,214
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,500
PR SM Anacapa LLCC-1x1813 Sq Ft$3,210
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom PLUS Loft706 Sq Ft$4,047
700 Broadway1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom597 Sq Ft$5,295
Riva1 Bed/1 Bath Loft572 Sq Ft$3,355

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 $4,126. 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
325 Bay St.121$2,375
227 Strand St1BR/1BA$2,500
Criterion PromenadeOne Bedroom A$2,650
1438 10th St#3 (lower unit)$2,800
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom$2,852
Bay on 6thOne Bedroom A$2,899
Catherine Santa Monica1Bed/1Bath-C1-C9$2,982
Sea CastleA5$3,006

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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 $4,126.

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 $4,848 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 892 sq ft.

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