1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (174 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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1015 2nd Street
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1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Lincoln SM
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

202 Bicknell Ave

202 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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7th St.-1843
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7th St.-1843

1843 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1047 2nd St.
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1047 2nd St.

1047 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403

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 Avalon Santa Monica on Main and is listed at 975 square feet priced from $4,874. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avalon Santa Monica on MainA12-975975 Sq Ft$4,874
SwayB1.3949 Sq Ft$5,591
The Stanley on Ocean Way1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouse900 Sq Ft$4,295
Mayfair Residences at Santa Monica BeachPlan M899 Sq Ft$4,095
The Park Santa MonicaA12872 Sq Ft$6,008
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom PLUS Loft849 Sq Ft$4,300
Arrive Seaside IISeaside II - AD1835 Sq Ft$3,500
Arrive Seaside I & IISeaside II - AD1835 Sq Ft$3,500
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,300

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 $3,835. 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.1 Bed/1Ba$2,400
1523 11th St1 Bedroom and 1 Bath$2,500
300 California Ave, North of Wilshire1BR/1.0BA$2,750
Bay on 6thOne Bedroom A$2,799
Criterion PromenadeOne Bedroom A$2,825
The Stanley on Ocean Way1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A$2,895
PR SM Livorno LLCLivorno 1x1 E$2,896
Junction Santa Monica1 Bed/1 Bath-1F$2,975
Seventh West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$2,995

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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
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 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 $3,835.

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 975 square feet unit starting from $4,874 at Avalon Santa Monica on Main.

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 776 sq ft.

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