1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (186 Rentals)

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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,849 - $3,199
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$2,856 - $4,232
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sway
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$3,606 - $5,391
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$3,476 - $9,569
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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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$3,400 - $5,300
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1550 Lincoln

1550 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$3,504 - $4,056
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$2,789 - $7,723
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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property at 2311 4th St

$3,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2311 4th St, Unit 2311 4th st. 221

2311 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405
property at 1649 Appian Way

$4,000

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$4,000
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1649 Appian Way, Unit 312

1649 Appian Way
Santa MonicaCA90401

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property at 1410 5th St

$4,310

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$4,310
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$4,310

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 16

1410 5th St

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1705 Ocean Ave

$4,900 - $6,000

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1705 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1755 Ocean Ave

$6,995 - $16,000

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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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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 $4,557. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SwayB71,173 Sq Ft$4,557
1221 Ocean AvenuePlan C1,082 Sq Ft$11,810
The Stanley on Ocean Way1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouse900 Sq Ft$4,295
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths900 Sq Ft$2,575
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,500
Mayfair Residences1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom801 Sq Ft$3,595
The Park Santa MonicaA9787 Sq Ft$4,753
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$4,795

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 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,948 at 1015 2nd Street. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,701. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1015 2nd Street1BR/1.0BA$1,948
1517 11th St1 Bed 1 Bath$2,250
1843 7th St1BR/1BA$2,275
1455 9th Street22$2,295
325 Bay St.121$2,475
1857 7th St1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,575
225 Bay St1-Bedroom$2,599
Residences on Third Street Promenade1 Bedroom$2,695
Sea CastleA5$2,786

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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 1015 2nd Street listed at $1,948.

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 $3,701.

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 $4,557 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 811 sq ft.

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