
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (339 Rentals)


415 Montana Ave, Unit 102

1748 17th St

3219 Colorado Ave, Unit 1

1533 Princeton St, Unit #6

1125 Pico Blvd, Unit 2

639 Bay St

1232 Stanford St, Unit 4

415 Montana Ave, Unit 306

1314 17th St, Unit 8
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1622 Franklin St

1929 6th St

1128 11th St, Unit 105

2511 Arizona Ave

1127 20th St, Unit 1

1034 18th St, Unit 4

2323 28th St, Unit 7

222 7th St, Unit 105

1241 9th St

500 California Ave
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1314 Euclid St

1111 17th St

500 California Ave

848 7th St

1449 Princeton St

2107 Montana Ave

1302 Franklin St

1433 9th St

1838 20th St

1434 10th St
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1302 Franklin St

1838 20th St

1444 15th St

1420 5th St

2002 4th St

821 3rd St

2029 Delaware Ave

1963 17th St

1538 Stanford St

1427 17th St
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953 4th St

1440 23rd St

1543 Euclid Ct

1242 9th Ct

826 Michigan Ave

1844 18th St

842 11th St

914 3rd St

1434 10th St

1033 6th St
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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 | $5,426 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,646 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $17,302 | $4,750 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $24,092 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $45,916 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Monica 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $49,500 | $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 6224 Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $28,000. There are also 958 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 $21,485.
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 $1,599 to $28,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $32,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,190.
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