Homes for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (25 Rentals)

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property at 1649 Appian Way

$4,000

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$4,000
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$4,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1649 Appian Way, Unit 312

1649 Appian Way
Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1755 Ocean Ave

$16,000

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$16,000
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$16,000

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1755 Ocean Ave, Unit 410

1755 Ocean Ave
Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 2311 4th St

$3,100

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$3,100
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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2311 4th St, Unit 2311 4th st. 221

2311 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405
property at 2411 4th St

$9,500

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$9,500
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$9,500

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2411 4th St, Unit #2

2411 4th St
Santa MonicaCA90405

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property at 1705 Ocean Ave

$4,500 - $9,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1705 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1755 Ocean Ave

$6,995 - $16,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1755 Ocean Ave

Santa MonicaCA90401
property at 1513 9th St

$8,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1513 9th St

Santa MonicaCA90401

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 2002 4th St

$3,350 - $3,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2002 4th St

Santa MonicaCA90405
property at 2225 4th St

$10,000

3 Bedroom Rentals

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2225 4th St

Santa MonicaCA90405

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property at 1649 Appian Wy

$4,000

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$4,000
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$4,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1649 Appian Wy, Unit 312

1649 Appian Wy
Santa MonicaCA90401
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Monica

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Santa Monica?

There are currently 293 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $28,000. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Santa Monica ranging from $2,475 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Santa Monica?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Santa Monica ranges from $2,475 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $16,190.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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