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

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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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501 Broadway
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501 Broadway

501 BroadwaySanta 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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1749 10th St
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1749 10th St

1749 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1427 9th St
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1427 9th St

1427 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1531-1537 10th St
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1531-1537 10th St

1531-1537 10th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1527 11th St
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1527 11th St

1527 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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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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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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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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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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1649 Appian Way
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1649 Appian Way

1649 Appian WaySanta 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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1738 9th St
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1738 9th St

1738 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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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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624 Pico Blvd
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624 Pico Blvd

624 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405

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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 Sway and is listed at 683 square feet priced from $3,913. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SwayE5.1683 Sq Ft$3,913
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BA595 Sq Ft$2,198
The Park Santa MonicaS1530 Sq Ft$3,915
Catherine Santa MonicaStudio-C1526 Sq Ft$2,939
Sea CastleS3 - Ocean View477 Sq Ft$3,026
Junction Santa Monica1 Bed/1 Bath-1A/1B471 Sq Ft$2,742
Pacific PlazaModel B455 Sq Ft$2,800
Lugano Apartments PR III LLCLugano Studio455 Sq Ft$2,639
PR SM Biella LLCBiella Studio439 Sq Ft$2,449
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 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $2,198 at 123 California Ave. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $3,203. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
123 California Ave0BR/1.0BA$2,198
The Purser0BR/1.0BA$2,325
Lugano Apartments PR III LLCLugano Studio$2,359
Gibson Santa MonicaS1$2,397
1537 7thStudio$2,430
PR SM Biella LLCBiella Studio$2,449
Living at Santa MonicaStudio$2,542
Junction Santa MonicaStudio SD/SE$2,595
Breeze Suites ModerneFurnished Standard Apartment$2,700
Catherine Santa MonicaStudio-B1-B3$2,730

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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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 123 California Ave listed at $2,198.

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 $3,203.

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 683 square feet unit starting from $3,913 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 450 sq ft.

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