
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (123 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Santa Monica with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Living at Santa Monica

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Sway

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Santa Monica Collection - 501 Broadway

700 Broadway

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Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln

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Santa Monica Collection - 1650 Lincoln

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1550 Lincoln

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Pacific Plaza
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1438 10th St

The Purser

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117 Pacific St

Chelsea Santa Monica

300 California Ave

Riva

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Gibson Santa Monica

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1422 - 1432 7th

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Catherine Santa Monica

Criterion Promenade

Breeze Suites Moderne

525 | SMB

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

The Stanley on Ocean Way

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1517 11th St
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1221 Ocean Avenue

1930 Ocean Ave

Tenth Street

2216 Main St, Unit 206

2210 6th St

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417 Bay St, Unit #3

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2002 4th St, Unit 208

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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926

229 Bicknell Ave, Unit 205

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1420 5th St, Unit PL FL2-ID208
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1534 10th St, Unit 7

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1410 5th St, Unit SI FL2-ID205

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1410 5th St, Unit SI FL3-ID144

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204 Washington Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID114

229 Bicknell Ave

1543 11th St

2311 4th St

2002 4th St

2045 4th St

1705 Ocean Ave
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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 | $3,094 | $1,695 | $4,395 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,636 | $2,100 | $6,945 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,448 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,223 | $5,291 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Monica
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica?
There are currently 160 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,695 to $4,395 with an average price of $3,094.
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 $3,636.
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 $2,995 to $17,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,448.
How expensive are Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $5,291 to $24,000 - averaging $7,223 for the location.
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