Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (163 Rentals)

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$3,614 - $4,563
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 10th St, Unit C
$2,400
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1437 10th St, Unit C

1437 10th StSanta 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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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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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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1749 10th St
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1749 10th St

1749 10th 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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1714 5th St
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1714 5th St

1714 5th 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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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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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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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$4,120
SwayE2.7618 Sq Ft$4,563
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BA595 Sq Ft$1,748
The Park Santa MonicaS1591 Sq Ft$3,634
Arrive Seaside IISeaside II - B12 Loft525 Sq Ft$3,299
700 BroadwayStudio / 1 Bathroom519 Sq Ft$4,195
Santa Monica Mariner VillageStudio497 Sq Ft$2,825
Catherine Santa MonicaStudio-A1-A2487 Sq Ft$3,055
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 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,748 at 123 California Ave. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,445. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BA$1,748
1517 11th StStudio$1,800
1117 3rd StStudio$1,900
Criterion PromenadeStudio A$2,095
Bay on 6thStudio$2,199
Living at Santa MonicaStudio$2,512
The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln1430-Lincoln_S.5$2,731
Pacific PlazaModel B$2,750

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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 123 California Ave listed at $1,748.

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 $3,445.

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 490 sq ft.

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