
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (92 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Santa Monica that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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The Santa Monica Collection - 501 Broadway

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Junction Santa Monica

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Sway

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1650 Lincoln

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Catherine Santa Monica

Chelsea Santa Monica

Residences on Third Street Promenade
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Pacific Plaza

Seventh West Apartments

Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments!

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

Riva

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Gibson Santa Monica

Mayfair Residences

The Coastal Apartments

Criterion Promenade

The Purser
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Pacific Luxury Investments, LLC

The Stanley on Ocean Way

1221 Ocean Avenue

1930 Ocean Ave

225 Bay St

1517 11th St

300 Bay Street, Unit 14

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1536 11th St, Unit 1536

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1926 3rd St, Unit 1926

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202 Bicknell Ave, Unit 5w
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1755 Ocean, Unit #204

101 California Ave, Unit 202

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1410 5th St, Unit SI FL3-ID134

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1410 5th St, Unit SI FL3-ID144

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204 Washington Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID114

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1420 5th St, Unit SI FL2-ID208

1543 11th St

631 Pacific St

1705 Ocean Ave

1857 7th St
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123 California Ave

1015 2nd Street

1218 6th St

Lincoln SM

Ocean Park Apartments

1843 7th St

Bay on 6th

1661 Appian Way

PR SM Biella LLC
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 | $3,445 | $1,800 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,512 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,875 | $4,205 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments! with prices starting from $4,600 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 1930 Ocean Ave scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,500. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments! | 4/4 | Ocean Park | $4,600 |
| 1930 Ocean Ave | 4/4 | Ocean Park | $3,500 |
| Residences on Third Street Promenade | 3.8/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,495 |
| Catherine Santa Monica | 3.8/4 | Pico | $3,055 |
| 1221 Ocean Avenue | 3.6/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $11,510 |
| Living at Santa Monica | 3.6/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $2,512 |
| Mayfair Residences | 3.4/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,595 |
| Sway | 3.2/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,614 |
| Gibson Santa Monica | 3.2/4 | Mid City Santa Monica | $2,784 |
| The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln | 3/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $2,731 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Santa Monica
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Santa Monica of Downtown Santa Monica is the Studio Model at Living at Santa Monica, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,512. The second cheapest Downtown Santa Monica Pet Friendly apartment is the 1430-Lincoln_S.5 Studio unit at The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln starting at $2,731. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Living at Santa Monica | Studio | $2,512 |
| The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln | 1430-Lincoln_S.5 | $2,731 |
| Gibson Santa Monica | S3 | $2,934 |
| Catherine Santa Monica | Studio-A1-A2 | $3,055 |
| Residences on Third Street Promenade | 1 Bedroom | $3,495 |
| Mayfair Residences | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $3,595 |
| 1930 Ocean Ave | 303 Ocean View | $3,700 |
| Riva | 2 Bed/2 Bath | $3,918 |
| Sway | E2 | $4,433 |
| 1221 Ocean Avenue | Plan C | $11,510 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Ranked #3
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is at 1517 11th St listed at $1,800.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $4,627.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly 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 Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently at 553 sq ft.
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