Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (1,694 Rentals)

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Junction Santa Monica
$2,899 - $4,208

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Base Rent$2,899 - $4,208
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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Living at Santa Monica
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$3,231 - $4,898

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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sway
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$3,141 - $9,441

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Sway

525 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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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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$2,648 - $6,756

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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Catherine Santa Monica
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$2,890 - $12,162

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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

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Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Los Angeles, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young children? this residential neighborhood has a reputation as a leading section 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. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the finest schools available.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is known as one of the best submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilshire

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

As of today, September 03, 2026, there are currently 1,694 available Wilshire apartments priced from $1,650 to $24,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,342.

How much are Studio apartments in Wilshire?

There are currently 921 Studio Apartments in Wilshire with rent ranges from $1,650 to $4,395 with an average price of $2,954.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Wilshire Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Wilshire ranges from $2,100 to $6,945 with an average monthly rent of $3,556.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilshire cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Wilshire range from $2,895 to $17,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,202.

How expensive are Wilshire Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 223 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Wilshire on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,850 to $24,000 - averaging $7,007 for the location.

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