
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (145 Rentals)


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Junction Santa Monica

123 California Ave

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Sway

700 Broadway

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Catherine Santa Monica

1550 Lincoln

Residences on Third Street Promenade

Riva

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Gibson Santa Monica
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Mayfair Residences

520 Pacific St

1823 7th St

Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

525 | SMB

1221 Ocean Avenue

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1534 11th St

2216 Main St, Unit Unit 202, Unit Unit 202

512 Bay St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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101 California Ave, Unit 202, Unit 202

1433 9th St, Unit F

1410 5th St, Unit SI FL3-ID144

1420 5th St, Unit SI FL2-ID208

521 Hollister Ave

1856 9th St

1118 3rd St

1513 9th St

512 Bay St

2309 5th St
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Santa Monica Bay Towers

The Seychelle

1762 9th St

1748 9th St

1430 SM (Closed)

1805 7th St

1518 7th St

41 Seaview Ter

1437 7th St

331 Santa Monica Blvd
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643-651 Grant St

2408 5th St

2412 4th St

1534 10th St

2031 5th St

1743 9th St

1857 7th St

222 Bicknell Ave

1802 9th St
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,263 | $1,591 | $4,880 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,126 | $2,100 | $6,945 |
Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,515 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,320 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is found at 1221 Ocean Avenue and is listed at 1,809 square feet priced from $17,960. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1221 Ocean Avenue | Plan A | 1,809 Sq Ft | $17,960 |
| Sway | C8.1 | 1,324 Sq Ft | $8,255 |
| The Park Santa Monica | B12 | 1,278 Sq Ft | $9,169 |
| Residences on Third Street Promenade | 1,085 Sq Ft | $4,795 | |
| Catherine Santa Monica | 2Bed/2Bath-2A | 1,070 Sq Ft | $5,914 |
| Lincoln/Broadway | 501-Broadway_2C | 1,040 Sq Ft | $5,259 |
| 123 California Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 1,025 Sq Ft | $3,598 |
| 700 Broadway | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 1,021 Sq Ft | $9,200 |
| 525 | SMB | 2 bed 2 bath | 1,016 Sq Ft | $4,500 |
| Riva | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 881 Sq Ft | $4,139 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Santa Monica of Los Angeles, CA is the Model Model starting from $2,895 at 1823 7th St. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $5,515. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1823 7th St | Model | $2,895 |
| Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC | R | $2,995 |
| PR SM Livorno LLC | Livorno 2x2 J | $3,398 |
| Living at Santa Monica | Two Bedrooms | $3,469 |
| PR SM Anacapa LLC | D-2x2 | $3,510 |
| PR SM San Remo LLC | San Remo 2x2 | $3,510 |
| PR SM Verona LLC | Verona 2x2 | $3,516 |
| 123 California Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | $3,598 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Monica with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Santa Monica is at 1823 7th St listed at $2,895.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $5,515.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Monica is a 1,809 square feet unit starting from $17,960 at 1221 Ocean Avenue.
What is the average size for Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently 1,016 sq ft.
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