Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (160 Rentals)

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525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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125 Pacific St
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125 Pacific St

125 Pacific StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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The Waverly
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The Waverly

1705 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401

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1820 9th St
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1820 9th St

1820 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2407 4th St
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2407 4th St

2407 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1432 9th St
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1432 9th St

1432 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1528 9th St
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1528 9th St

1528 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2207 6th St
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2207 6th St

2207 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1746 9th St
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1746 9th St

1746 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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217-219 Strand St
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217-219 Strand St

217-219 Strand StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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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234 Pico Blvd
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234 Pico Blvd

234 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1843 9th St
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1843 9th St

1843 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1319 Ocean Front
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1319 Ocean Front

1319 Ocean FrontSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1851 7th St
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1851 7th St

1851 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 7th St
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1437 7th St

1437 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1809 7th St
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1809 7th St

1809 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1714 5th St
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1714 5th St

1714 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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6 Seaview Ter
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6 Seaview Ter

6 Seaview 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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1833 7th St
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1833 7th St

1833 7th StSanta 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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26-30 Seaside Ter
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26-30 Seaside Ter

26-30 Seaside TerSanta Monica, CA 90401
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215 Bay St
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215 Bay St

215 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1808 10th St
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1808 10th St

1808 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1528 11th St
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1528 11th St

1528 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2215 6th St
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2215 6th St

2215 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1738 9th St
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1738 9th St

1738 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404

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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 Mayfair Residences and is listed at 1,304 square feet priced from $4,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mayfair ResidencesStudio, 1 Bathroom1,304 Sq Ft$4,595
Gibson Santa MonicaLWL1638 Sq Ft$4,044
SwayE2.7618 Sq Ft$4,425
The Park Santa MonicaS1591 Sq Ft$3,923
700 BroadwayStudio / 1 Bathroom519 Sq Ft$5,395
Junction Santa MonicaStudio-1G-2498 Sq Ft$2,906
Santa Monica Mariner VillageStudio497 Sq Ft$2,825
Pacific PlazaModel C475 Sq Ft$2,650
PR SM Positano LLCPositano Studio473 Sq Ft$3,222
Living at Santa MonicaStudio413 Sq Ft$3,231

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 $1,800 at 1517 11th St. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,405. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1517 11th StStudio$1,800
Criterion PromenadeStudio A$2,095
Bay on 6thStudio$2,099
1537 7thStudio$2,427
Seventh West ApartmentsStudio$2,595
Pacific PlazaModel C$2,650
The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 LincolnLS.6 - Studio$2,727
Gibson Santa MonicaS3$2,789
Breeze Suites ModerneFurnished Standard Apartment$2,800
Santa Monica Mariner VillageStudio$2,825

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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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 1517 11th St listed at $1,800.

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 $3,405.

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 1,304 square feet unit starting from $4,595 at Mayfair Residences.

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 507 sq ft.

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