Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (166 Rentals)

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Sway

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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643-651 Grant St
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643-651 Grant St

643-651 Grant StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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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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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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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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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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1714 5th St
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1714 5th St

1714 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1544 7th St
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1544 7th St

1544 7th 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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1809 7th St
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1809 7th St

1809 7th StSanta 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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26-30 Seaside Ter
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26-30 Seaside Ter

26-30 Seaside TerSanta 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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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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1823 9th St
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1823 9th St

1823 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 Mayfair Residences and is listed at 1,304 square feet priced from $4,700. 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$4,700
Gibson Santa MonicaLWL3840 Sq Ft$3,724
SwayE2.7618 Sq Ft$3,794
1025 Ocean AvenueStudio600 Sq Ft$3,995
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BA595 Sq Ft$1,748
The Park Santa MonicaS1529 Sq Ft$4,519
700 BroadwayStudio / 1 Bathroom519 Sq Ft$3,795
Chelsea Santa MonicaP494 Sq Ft$3,357
Catherine Santa MonicaStudio-A1-A2469 Sq Ft$3,106
Living at Santa MonicaStudio413 Sq Ft$2,512

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Santa Monica of Los Angeles, CA is the Restricrted Income Studio Model starting from $1,591 at 1117 3rd St. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,263. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1117 3rd StRestricrted Income Studio$1,591
1015 2nd Street0BR/1.0BA$1,598
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BA$1,748
1517 11th StStudio$1,800
Criterion PromenadeStudio A$2,095
Bay on 6thStudio$2,299
Lugano Apartments PR III LLCLugano Studio$2,371
Junction Santa MonicaStudio SD/SE$2,406
1537 7thStudio$2,430

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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 1117 3rd St listed at $1,591.

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 $3,263.

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 $4,700 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 537 sq ft.

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