Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (60 Rentals)

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Belmar Apartments
Studio Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lincoln SM
Studio Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1015 2nd Street
Studio Apartments

1015 2nd Street

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

1218 6th St

1218 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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1518 10th St
Studio Apartments

1518 10th St

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

1231 5th St

1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Bay on 6th
Studio Apartments

Bay on 6th

1920 6th AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1537 on 7th
Studio Apartments

1537 on 7th

1537 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sea Castle
Studio Apartments

Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Alon SM
Studio Apartments

The Alon SM

1235 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1647 Ocean Front Walk
Studio Apartments

1647 Ocean Front Walk

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

1661 Appian Way

1661 Appian WaySanta 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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Colorado Court
Studio Apartments

Colorado Court

502 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 7th St
Studio Apartments

1437 7th St

1437 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Wilshire House
Studio Apartments

Wilshire House

1125 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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2035 4th St
Studio Apartments

2035 4th St

2035 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405

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2219-2221 4th St
Studio Apartments

2219-2221 4th St

2219-2221 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Pico Apartments
Studio Apartments

Pico Apartments

612-618 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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643-651 Grant St
Studio Apartments

643-651 Grant St

643-651 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Lincoln SM
Studio Apartments

Lincoln SM

1447 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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638 Grant St
Studio Apartments

638 Grant St

638 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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711 Colorado
Studio Apartments

711 Colorado

711 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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501 Broadway DA
Studio Apartments

501 Broadway DA

501 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1427 9th St
Studio Apartments

1427 9th St

1427 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1340 9th St
Studio Apartments

1340 9th St

1340 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2219 3rd St
Studio Apartments

2219 3rd St

2219 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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The Madison
Studio Apartments

The Madison

1025 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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1527 9th St
Studio Apartments

1527 9th St

1527 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401

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 Sway and is listed at 625 square feet priced from $3,796. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SwayE1.1625 Sq Ft$3,796
The Park Santa MonicaS1590 Sq Ft$3,771
Sea CastleS3564 Sq Ft$2,710
Chelsea Santa MonicaJ528 Sq Ft$3,750
Catherine Santa MonicaStudio-A3501 Sq Ft$3,070
Junction Santa MonicaStudio-1G-2498 Sq Ft$2,899
Bay on 6thStudio460 Sq Ft$2,389
Pacific PlazaModel B455 Sq Ft$2,925
Breeze Suites ModerneFurnished Studio Apt. with Balcony400 Sq Ft$2,700
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 A Model starting from $2,195 at Criterion Promenade. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,122. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Criterion PromenadeStudio A$2,195
Bay on 6thStudio$2,389
Living at Santa MonicaStudio$2,542
Breeze Suites ModerneFurnished Standard Apartment$2,700
Sea CastleS3$2,710
The Coastal Apartments0BR/1.0BA$2,725
1901 6th St.Apartment$2,795
Gibson Santa MonicaS3$2,799
Chelsea Santa MonicaL$2,895
Junction Santa MonicaStudio-1G-2$2,899

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 Criterion Promenade listed at $2,195.

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 $3,122.

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 625 square feet unit starting from $3,796 at Sway.

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 1,220 sq ft.

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