1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (135 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Ocean Park Apartments
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Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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7th St.-1843
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7th St.-1843

1843 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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12TH ST., 1528
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12TH ST., 1528

1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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202 Bicknell Ave
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202 Bicknell Ave

202 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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4TH2015
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4TH2015

2015-2019 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Strand-227
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Strand-227

227 Strand StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1523 11th St
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1523 11th St

1523 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2322 5th St
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2322 5th St

2322 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1518 10th St
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1518 10th St

1518 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1028 3rd Street
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1028 3rd Street

1028 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1037 2nd St
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1037 2nd St

1037 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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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 Riva and is listed at 957 square feet priced from $4,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RivaLive Work Loft957 Sq Ft$4,250
The Stanley on Ocean Way1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouse900 Sq Ft$4,250
Mayfair Residences at Santa Monica BeachPlan M899 Sq Ft$4,095
The Park Santa MonicaA13877 Sq Ft$6,170
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom PLUS Loft849 Sq Ft$4,300
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,700
Santa Monica Mariner Village1 Bed 1 Bath730 Sq Ft$3,185
Residences on Third Street Promenade1 Bedroom729 Sq Ft$3,695
Pacific PlazaModel G715 Sq Ft$3,750
Arrive Seaside I & IISeaside I - AD1700 Sq Ft$4,100

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 Model starting from $2,100 at Silvercrest Senior Residence. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $4,047. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Silvercrest Senior Residence1 Bed$2,100
1517 11th St1 Bed 1 Bath$2,250
Sea CastleA2$2,415
325 Bay St.1 Bed/1Ba$2,550
300 California Ave, North of Wilshire1BR/1.0BA$2,750
Bay on 6thOne Bedroom A$2,899
1762 9th StUnit D Upper$2,950
Junction Santa Monica1 Bed/1 Bath-1C/1D/1E$2,970
Criterion PromenadeOne Bedroom B$2,995

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 Silvercrest Senior Residence listed at $2,100.

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 $4,047.

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 957 square feet unit starting from $4,250 at Riva.

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 774 sq ft.

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