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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,393 | $1,591 | $4,880 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $1,500 | $6,945 |
Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,404 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,226 | $4,595 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
See all Apartments in Santa MonicaThe 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 $18,510. 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 | $18,510 |
| The Park Santa Monica | B13 | 1,414 Sq Ft | $19,000 |
| Sway | C8.1 | 1,324 Sq Ft | $8,254 |
| PR SM Positano LLC | Positano 2x2 | 1,255 Sq Ft | $4,498 |
| Gibson Santa Monica | B4 | 1,168 Sq Ft | $5,948 |
| Chelsea Santa Monica | E | 1,137 Sq Ft | $4,800 |
| Residences on Third Street Promenade | 2 Bedroom | 1,085 Sq Ft | $4,795 |
| PR SM Revello LLC | Revello 2x2 | 1,006 Sq Ft | $4,298 |
| Riva | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 881 Sq Ft | $3,987 |
| Living at Santa Monica | Two Bedrooms | 797 Sq Ft | $3,469 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Santa Monica of Los Angeles, CA is the 2x2 Model starting from $2,435 at 501 Broadway. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $5,404. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 501 Broadway | 2x2 | $2,435 |
| 1811 7th St | 2BR/1BA | $2,695 |
| 1823 7th St | Model | $2,895 |
| Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC | R | $2,995 |
| PR SM Verona LLC | Verona 2x2 | $3,403 |
| Living at Santa Monica | Two Bedrooms | $3,469 |
| PR SM Anacapa LLC | E-2x2 | $3,510 |
| PR SM San Remo LLC | San Remo 2x2 | $3,510 |
| PR SM Venezia LLC | Venezia 2x2 | $3,513 |
| PR SM Positano LLC | Positano 2x2 | $3,630 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Santa Monica is at 501 Broadway listed at $2,435.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $5,404.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Monica is a 1,809 square feet unit starting from $18,510 at 1221 Ocean Avenue.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently 1,011 sq ft.
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