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20001-2029 Olympic Gallery 1

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524 Raymond Ave. Gallery 1

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1437 11th St. Gallery 1

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435 Raymond Ave Gallery 1

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20001-2029 Olympic (opens in new tab)

2001 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404

$2,080/moTotal price12-mo lease

Top rated for Location

“It's very quiet, nice neighbors, management are easy to talk to. It's safe neighborhood”

4 units available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

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1537 on 7th Gallery 1

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1537 on 7th (opens in new tab)

1537 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,427/moTotal price0-mo lease

1 unit available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Air conditioning + more

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1422-1432 on 7th (opens in new tab)

1422 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,430+/moTotal price12-mo lease

Top rated for Location

5 units available

Studio • 1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Elevator, Microwave + more

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Vintage at 425 Broadway Gallery 1

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425 Broadway - Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,274+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

5 units available

Studio • 1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more

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Cali Holdings LLC (opens in new tab)

811 Euclid Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,400/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator

524 Raymond Ave. (opens in new tab)

524 Raymond Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405

$2,395/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

Parking, Range, and Refrigerator

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220 Bay St. Gallery 1

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220 Bay St. (opens in new tab)

220 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

$2,350+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

3 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator

1437 11th St. (opens in new tab)

1437 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

$2,295+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

2 units available

1 bed

Amenities

Parking, Range, and Refrigerator

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Living at Santa Monica Gallery 1

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1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

AskFees may apply12-mo lease

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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1452 Berkeley St (opens in new tab)

1452 Berkeley Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

$1,950/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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1517 Harvard St (opens in new tab)

1517 Harvard Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

$1,620/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

Remodeled lower studio unit on 2nd St, steps to Montana Ave and the beach! Upgraded floors and appliances. Must see! Gallery 1

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Remodeled lower studio unit on 2nd St, steps to Montana Ave and the beach! Upgraded floors and appliances. Must see! (opens in new tab)

844 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,295/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

Studio

Amenities

On-site laundry, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Range, and Refrigerator

435 Raymond Ave (opens in new tab)

435 Raymond Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405

$2,300/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

Patio / balcony, Parking, Fireplace, Internet access, and Range

858 Harvard St Gallery 1

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858 Harvard St (opens in new tab)

858 Harvard Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$1,500/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, and Fireplace

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1118 20th St (opens in new tab)

1118 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,300/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Parking, Recently renovated, and Range

1120 20th St (opens in new tab)

1120 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,400/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Parking, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator

Best market deals

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858 Harvard St 2 Bed

2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1074 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,500+

Available

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1517 Harvard St 1 Bed

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 600 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,620+

Available

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1221 19th St 1 Bed

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 740 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,770+

Available

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2440 Arizona Ave 1 Bed

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 789 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,900+

Available

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1452 Berkeley St 1 Bed

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 900 sqft

Base monthly rent

$1,950+

Available

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Luxury apartments

Top units for an elevated lifestyle.

1347 Palisades Beach Rd 4 Bed

4 Beds • 5 Baths • 4443 sqft

Base monthly rent

$40,000+

Available

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1255 Palisades Beach Rd 3 Bed

3 Beds • 4 Baths • 3197 sqft

Base monthly rent

$40,000+

Available

Now

1030 Centinela Ave 5 Bed

5 Beds • 6 Baths • 5111 sqft

Base monthly rent

$37,500+

Available

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605 N Palisades Beach Rd 6 Bed

6 Beds • 7 Baths • 5039 sqft

Base monthly rent

$35,000+

Available

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358 11th St 5 Bed

5 Beds • 5 Baths • 4200 sqft

Base monthly rent

$34,000+

Available

Now