Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (164 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1117 3rd St
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1117 3rd St

1117 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1015 2nd Street
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1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1218 6th St
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1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1518 10th St
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1518 10th St

1518 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1231 5th St
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1231 5th St

1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Genoa Apartments
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Genoa Apartments

1418 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1537 7th
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1537 7th

1537 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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PR SM Anacapa LLC
Studio Apartments

PR SM Anacapa LLC

1531 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Alon SM
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The Alon SM

1235 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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1647 Ocean Front Walk
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1647 Ocean Front Walk

1647 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1661 Appian Way
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1661 Appian Way

1661 Appian WaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1833 7th St
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1833 7th St

1833 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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3 Vicente Ter
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3 Vicente Ter

3 Vicente TerSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1827-1829 7th St
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1827-1829 7th St

1827-1829 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1811 7Th St
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1811 7Th St

1811 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Colorado Court
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Colorado Court

502 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1817 7th St
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1817 7th St

1817 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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711 Colorado
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711 Colorado

711 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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501 Broadway
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501 Broadway

501 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1423 2nd St
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1423 2nd St

1423 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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26-30 Seaside Ter
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26-30 Seaside Ter

26-30 Seaside TerSanta Monica, CA 90401
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638 Grant St
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638 Grant St

638 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1819 9th St
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1819 9th St

1819 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1843 9th St
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1843 9th St

1843 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2219 3rd St
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2219 3rd St

2219 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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612 Pacific St
Studio Apartments

612 Pacific St

612 Pacific StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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1813 9th St
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1813 9th St

1813 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404

Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is found at Arrive Seaside II and is listed at 913 square feet priced from $4,890. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Arrive Seaside IISeaside II - B8 Loft913 Sq Ft$4,890
Arrive Seaside I & IISeaside II - B8 Loft913 Sq Ft$4,890
SwayE2.7618 Sq Ft$3,568
The Park Santa MonicaS1574 Sq Ft$3,870
Catherine Santa MonicaStudio-C1526 Sq Ft$3,140
Lugano Apartments PR III LLCLugano Studio488 Sq Ft$2,840
Pacific PlazaModel C475 Sq Ft$3,195
Junction Santa Monica1 Bed/1 Bath-1A/1B471 Sq Ft$2,842
PR SM Biella LLCBiella Studio439 Sq Ft$3,324
Living at Santa MonicaStudio350 Sq Ft$2,542

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Santa Monica of Los Angeles, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,825 at 1117 3rd St. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,361. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1117 3rd StStudio$1,825
Lugano Apartments PR III LLCLugano Studio$2,288
The Purser0BR/1.0BA$2,325
Living at Santa MonicaStudio$2,542
1537 7thStudio$2,650
Breeze Suites ModerneFurnished Standard Apartment$2,700
1901 6th St.Apartment$2,795
Pacific PlazaModel B$2,800
Junction Santa Monica1 Bed/1 Bath-1A/1B$2,842
The Coastal Apartments0BR/1.0BA$2,850

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

77 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Monica with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Santa Monica is at 1117 3rd St listed at $1,825.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $3,361.

What is the largest available Studio Downtown Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Monica is a 913 square feet unit starting from $4,890 at Arrive Seaside II.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently 567 sq ft.

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