Gated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (49 Rentals)

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Living at Santa Monica
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$2,512 - $4,689
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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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$2,906 - $4,382
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Sway
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$3,614 - $9,214
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$3,055 - $9,238
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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,784 - $7,539
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 10th St, Unit C
$2,400
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1437 10th St, Unit C

1437 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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property at 1705 Ocean Ave

$5,000 - $9,800

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1705 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1755 Ocean Ave

$6,995 - $12,500

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1755 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
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$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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The Seychelle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Seychelle

1755 OceanSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1430 SM (Closed)
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1430 SM (Closed)

1430 5th 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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Boca Monica
3 Bedroom Apartments

Boca Monica

1007 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1528 11th St
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1528 11th St

1528 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2423 4th St
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2423 4th St

2423 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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443 Bay St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

443 Bay St

443 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Downtown Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is at 1117 3rd St listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Downtown Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $4,603.

What is the largest Gated Downtown Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Monica is a 1,809 square feet unit starting from $11,510 at 1221 Ocean Avenue.

What is the average size for Downtown Santa Monica Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently at 565 sq ft.

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