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


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Junction Santa Monica

123 California Ave

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Sway

700 Broadway

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Catherine Santa Monica

Pacific Plaza

Chelsea Santa Monica

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Gibson Santa Monica

Mayfair Residences
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Criterion Promenade

1517 11th St

1117 3rd St

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1534 11th St

1028 3rd St, Unit 6

125 Pacific St

The Waverly
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643-651 Grant St

130 Washington Ave

1528 9th St

2207 6th St

638 Grant St

1819 9th St

234 Pico Blvd

1843 9th St
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1432 9th St

1319 Ocean Front

1851 7th St

1437 7th St

1714 5th St

The Ocean View Apartments

1544 7th St

6 Seaview Ter

1809 7th St
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1833 7th St

26-30 Seaside Ter

1817 7th St

2215 6th St

1738 9th St

1823 9th St

125 Washington Ave
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $3,263 | $1,591 | $4,880 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,126 | $2,100 | $6,945 |
| Downtown Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,515 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,320 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Residences | Studio, 1 Bathroom | 1,304 Sq Ft | $4,700 |
| Gibson Santa Monica | LWL3 | 840 Sq Ft | $3,724 |
| Sway | E2.7 | 618 Sq Ft | $3,794 |
| 1025 Ocean Avenue | Studio | 600 Sq Ft | $3,995 |
| 123 California Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | 595 Sq Ft | $1,748 |
| The Park Santa Monica | S1 | 529 Sq Ft | $4,519 |
| 700 Broadway | Studio / 1 Bathroom | 519 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| Chelsea Santa Monica | P | 494 Sq Ft | $3,357 |
| Catherine Santa Monica | Studio-A1-A2 | 469 Sq Ft | $3,106 |
| Living at Santa Monica | Studio | 413 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1117 3rd St | Restricrted Income Studio | $1,591 |
| 1015 2nd Street | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,598 |
| 123 California Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,748 |
| 1517 11th St | Studio | $1,800 |
| Criterion Promenade | Studio A | $2,095 |
| Bay on 6th | Studio | $2,299 |
| Lugano Apartments PR III LLC | Lugano Studio | $2,371 |
| Junction Santa Monica | Studio SD/SE | $2,406 |
| 1537 7th | Studio | $2,430 |
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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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