Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA from $1,900 (137 Rentals)

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Living at Santa Monica
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$2,512 - $4,689
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$2,496 - $4,673
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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Junction Santa Monica
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$2,550 - $3,828
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$2,543 - $3,821
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sway
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$3,177 - $9,506
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$3,171 - $9,500
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,834 - $7,140
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$2,827 - $7,133
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Pacific Plaza
$2,650 - $3,895
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$2,640 - $3,885
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$2,650 - $3,895
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Pacific Plaza

1431 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$3,365 - $5,718
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$3,358 - $5,711
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Avalon Santa Monica on Main
$3,090 - $5,917
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$3,009 - $5,836
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$3,090 - $5,917
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

2000 Main StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1221 Ocean Avenue
$17,860 - $18,510
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$17,850 - $18,500
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$17,860 - $18,510
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1221 Ocean Avenue

1221 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1534 11th St
$2,191 - $3,535
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1534 11th St

1534 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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$3,950

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2035 4th St, Unit 303C

2035 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405

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1538 11th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica?

There are currently 213 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,591 to $4,880 with an average price of $3,226.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica ranges from $2,100 to $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $4,102.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Santa Monica range from $2,895 to $18,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,459.

How expensive are Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 50 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,595 to $32,000 - averaging $7,855 for the location.

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