Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (1,668 Rentals)

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Sway
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$3,141 - $9,473
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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Charlie Santa Monica
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$3,085 - $5,590
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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1550 Lincoln
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$3,400 - $5,450
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1550 Lincoln

1550 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Gibson Santa Monica
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$2,657 - $4,816
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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Anara Santa Monica
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$3,013 - $7,136
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Anara Santa Monica

2200 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Monica. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with children? this neighborhood has a reputation as a favorite part of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great learning and education resources for the kids to attend.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This area is known as one of the A-list communities for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Santa Monica

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Mid City Santa Monica area of Santa Monica, CA?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 1,668 available Mid City Santa Monica apartments priced from $775 to $24,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,121.

How much are Studio apartments in Mid City Santa Monica?

There are currently 858 Studio Apartments in Mid City Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,495 to $4,460 with an average price of $2,986.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Mid City Santa Monica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Mid City Santa Monica ranges from $2,125 to $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $3,585.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid City Santa Monica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Mid City Santa Monica range from $775 to $9,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,660.

How expensive are Mid City Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 242 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Mid City Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $24,000 - averaging $6,332 for the location.

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