Apartments in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Santa Monica with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,393 | $1,591 | $4,880 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $1,500 | $6,945 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,404 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,226 | $4,595 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.
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Up to 8 Weeks Free on Base Rent!* *On select units. Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 03-07-2026
2 weeks free plus extra $1,500 gift card when you look and lease within 48 hours! *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out to the Leasing Team for more details.Expires 03-07-2026
Receive Up To 8 Weeks Free On Base Rent On Select Units! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 03-07-2026
Enjoy two months of FREE rent plus a complimentary parking space when you make Arrive Seaside your new home! Offer valid on 12-15 month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 03-08-2026
Join us for an Open House on these beautiful apartments. Come and get an application and meet your new neighbors. We are a block from the ocean and the bike path. Enjoy amazing sun rises and sun sets. Spectacular! Move in special - $200.00 off the rent for the first year on unit 112 or unit 116.Expires 03-08-2026
Receive Up to 6 weeks Complimentary Rent Until March 31. All New Residents receive 4 months complimentary Equinox Santa Monica East membershipExpires 03-08-2026
1 Month Free on a 12 month lease! Call for details!Expires 03-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Santa Monica, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
1 Month Free on a 12 month lease! Call for details!Expires 03-31-2026
Join us for an Open House on these beautiful apartments. Come and get an application and meet your new neighbors. We are a block from the ocean and the bike path. Enjoy amazing sun rises and sun sets. Spectacular! Move in special - $200.00 off the rent for the first year on unit 112 or unit 116.Expires 03-08-2026
Enjoy two months of FREE rent plus a complimentary parking space when you make Arrive Seaside your new home! Offer valid on 12-15 month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 03-08-2026
Receive Up to 6 weeks Complimentary Rent Until March 31. All New Residents receive 4 months complimentary Equinox Santa Monica East membershipExpires 03-08-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is at Criterion Promenade listed at $2,095.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $4,351.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Monica is a 1,415 square feet unit starting from $2,830 at Catherine Santa Monica.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently at 516 sq ft.
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