
Homes for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (897 Rentals)


2721 2nd St, Unit 202

1622 Franklin St

1034 18th St, Unit 4

1755 Ocean, Unit #204

843 4th St, Unit #207

2002 4th St, Unit 000

2602 7th St

1649 Appian Way, Unit 210

425 Idaho Ave, Unit 8
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1032 19th St, Unit 2

1008 6th St, Unit F

511 San Vicente Blvd, Unit 101

1236 Franklin St

1234 Franklin St, Unit Frnt

927 20th St, Unit D

2447 29th St

1631 Michigan Ave

2721 2nd St, Unit #220

1419 15th St, Unit 5
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3219 Colorado Ave, Unit 1

1533 Princeton St, Unit #6

2002 18th St

201 Ocean Ave, Unit 1903b

415 Montana Ave, Unit 306

2102 6th St, Unit 1

1929 6th St

2520 5th St, Unit C

1128 11th St, Unit 105

2221 Ocean Ave, Unit 202
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2511 Arizona Ave

1027 10th St, Unit Unit 2 - townhome

521 Montana Ave, Unit 107

817 10th St, Unit #206

1338 Berkeley St

2323 28th St, Unit 7

101 California Ave, Unit 202

914 5th St, Unit C

947 4th St, Unit C

943 6th St
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807 5th St

1543 Stanford St

230 Pacific St

519 Hill St

1231 12th St

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1111 17th St

500 California Ave

848 7th St

402 Montana Ave
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Monica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,298 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,747 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $16,948 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $26,611 | $6,200 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $44,181 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $49,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica
What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Monica?
There are currently 6239 Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $30,000. There are also 897 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Monica ranging from $850 to $85,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Monica?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Monica ranges from $850 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $21,908.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Monica?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica range from $1,300 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $32,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,190.
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