
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (89 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

700 Broadway

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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

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1550 Lincoln

Chelsea Santa Monica
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Residences on Third Street Promenade

Pacific Plaza

Seventh West Apartments

Riva

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Gibson Santa Monica

Mayfair Residences

1008 2nd St

The Coastal Apartments

Criterion Promenade

Avalon Santa Monica on Main
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The Stanley on Ocean Way

Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments!

1517 11th St

1221 Ocean Avenue

1930 Ocean Ave

225 Bay St

2216 Main St, Unit 205

300 Bay Street, Unit 14

512 Bay St, Unit 3

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2219 4th St, Unit 2
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1420 5th St, Unit SI FL4-ID207

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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

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1420 5th St, Unit SI FL2-ID208

1857 7th St, Unit G

424 Pacific St

1857 7th St

1430 SM (Closed)

1015 2nd Street
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1218 6th St

Lincoln SM

Ocean Park Apartments

Bay on 6th

1661 Appian Way

1843 7th St

Lugano Apartments PR III LLC

PR SM Biella LLC

1537 7th

1231 5th St
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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 | $3,405 | $1,800 | $5,395 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,701 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,297 | $2,895 | $9,800 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,627 | $5,545 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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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 1930 Ocean Ave with prices starting from $3,500 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments! scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $4,600. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Ocean Ave | 4/4 | Ocean Park | $3,500 |
| Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments! | 4/4 | Ocean Park | $4,600 |
| Residences on Third Street Promenade | 3.8/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $2,695 |
| Catherine Santa Monica | 3.8/4 | Pico | $2,640 |
| 1550 Lincoln | 3.6/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,400 |
| 1221 Ocean Avenue | 3.6/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $11,810 |
| Mayfair Residences | 3.6/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,595 |
| Living at Santa Monica | 3.6/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,231 |
| Sway | 3.4/4 | Downtown Santa Monica | $3,476 |
| Gibson Santa Monica | 3.2/4 | Mid City Santa Monica | $2,789 |
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 1 Bedroom Model at Residences on Third Street Promenade, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,695. The second cheapest Downtown Santa Monica Pet Friendly apartment is the S3 Studio unit at Gibson Santa Monica starting at $2,789. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Residences on Third Street Promenade | 1 Bedroom | $2,695 |
| Gibson Santa Monica | S3 | $2,789 |
| Living at Santa Monica | Studio | $3,231 |
| 1550 Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,400 |
| 1930 Ocean Ave | 201 Ocean View | $3,500 |
| Mayfair Residences | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $3,595 |
| Catherine Santa Monica | 1Bed/1Bath-A2-A9 | $3,618 |
| Sway | E3 | $3,904 |
| 1008 2nd St | 2/3+Den | $7,995 |
| 1221 Ocean Avenue | Plan C | $11,810 |
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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 $4,926.
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 2,550 square feet unit starting from $12,500 at 2216 Main St, Unit 205.
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 621 sq ft.
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