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

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Junction Santa Monica
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$3,776 - $4,375
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sway
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$4,984 - $9,506
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1118 3rd St

Santa MonicaCA90403
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512 Bay St
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512 Bay St

512 Bay 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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The Seychelle
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The Seychelle

1755 OceanSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1762 9th St
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1762 9th St

1762 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1748 9th St
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1748 9th St

1748 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1430 SM (Closed)
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1430 SM (Closed)

1430 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1805 7th St
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1805 7th St

1805 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1518 7th St
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1518 7th St

1518 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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41 Seaview Ter
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41 Seaview Ter

41 Seaview TerSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 7th St
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1437 7th St

1437 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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234 Pico Blvd
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234 Pico Blvd

234 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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643-651 Grant St
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643-651 Grant St

643-651 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2408 5th St
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2408 5th St

2408 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2412 4th St
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2412 4th St

2412 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1534 10th St
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1534 10th St

1534 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2031 5th St
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2031 5th St

2031 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1743 9th St
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1743 9th St

1743 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1857 7th St
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1857 7th St

1857 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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222 Bicknell Ave
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222 Bicknell Ave

222 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1802 9th St
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1802 9th St

1802 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404

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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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1221 Ocean AvenuePlan A1,809 Sq Ft$17,960
SwayC8.11,324 Sq Ft$8,255
The Park Santa MonicaB121,278 Sq Ft$9,169
Residences on Third Street Promenade1,085 Sq Ft$4,795
Catherine Santa Monica2Bed/2Bath-2A1,070 Sq Ft$5,914
Lincoln/Broadway501-Broadway_2C1,040 Sq Ft$5,259
123 California Ave2BR/2.0BA1,025 Sq Ft$3,598
700 Broadway2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom1,021 Sq Ft$9,200
525 | SMB2 bed 2 bath1,016 Sq Ft$4,500
Riva2 Bed/2 Bath881 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
1823 7th StModel$2,895
Pacific Luxury Investments, LLCR$2,995
PR SM Livorno LLCLivorno 2x2 J$3,398
Living at Santa MonicaTwo Bedrooms$3,469
PR SM Anacapa LLCD-2x2$3,510
PR SM San Remo LLCSan Remo 2x2$3,510
PR SM Verona LLCVerona 2x2$3,516
123 California Ave2BR/2.0BA$3,598

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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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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