1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (182 Rentals)

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Sway
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$3,801 - $5,586

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Base Rent$3,141 - $9,441
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1550 Lincoln
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$3,400 - $3,750

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Base Rent$3,400 - $6,050
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1550 Lincoln

1550 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$3,276 - $3,851

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Base Rent$2,698 - $6,756
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$3,417 - $3,902

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Base Rent$2,890 - $12,162
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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417 Bay St, Unit #3
$3,275

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Base Rent$3,275
Total Monthly Price$3,275
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417 Bay St, Unit #3

417 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2002 4th St, Unit 208
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
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2002 4th St, Unit 208

2002 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926
$2,595

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Base Rent$2,595
Total Monthly Price$2,595
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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926

1926 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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$4,900 - $6,000
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1705 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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1857 7th St
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1857 7th St

1857 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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323 Bicknell
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323 Bicknell

323 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1531 10th Street
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1531 10th Street

1531-1537 10th StSanta 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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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 $5,526. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SwayB1.3949 Sq Ft$5,526
The Park Santa MonicaA12903 Sq Ft$6,096
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths900 Sq Ft$2,575
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,500
Riva1 Bed/1 Bath Loft824 Sq Ft$3,831
Mayfair Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom755 Sq Ft$3,495
1930 Ocean Ave102 Ocean View750 Sq Ft$3,700
Santa Monica Mariner Village1 Bed 1 Bath730 Sq Ft$3,185
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom PLUS Loft706 Sq Ft$4,142
700 Broadway1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom597 Sq Ft$4,995

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 $3,636. 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
1422 - 1432 7th1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$2,376
1531 10th Street1BR/1.0BA$2,550
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,575
323 Bicknell1BR/1.0BA$2,595
225 Bay St1-Bedroom$2,599
1438 10th St#3 (lower unit)$2,800
Santa Monica Collection - 1430 LincolnL1A.3 - 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,871
PR SM San Remo LLCSan Remo 1x1$2,944

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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 $3,636.

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 $5,526 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 832 sq ft.

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