1553 Stanford Street
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- 1553 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404$890
- 2298 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404$810
2298 Broadway
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 1998 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404$765
1998 Arizona Avenue
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 398 San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90402$910
398 San Vicente Boulevard
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 2698 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405$820
2698 21st Street
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 1700 Delaware Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404$685
1700 Delaware Avenue
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 3000 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404$695
3000 Colorado Avenue
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 804 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 748-8001$6,400
Beautiful 2 bd Unit in the Heart of Santa Monica
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly
- 1137 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(323) 207-0833$3,950
1137 11th Street
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Range, and Refrigerator
- 2411 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405(818) 989-2000$3,599
2411 Third Street
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry and Furnished
- 947 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 951-4381$11,775
947 4th Street
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Hardwood floors, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, and Furnished
- 947 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 409-2885$5,200
947 16th Street
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
- 3111 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405(310) 951-4381$4,085
3111 4th Street
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Parking, Recently renovated, Walk in closets, Gym, Clubhouse, and Furnished
- 1243 Franklin Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404(310) 951-4381$6,250
1243 FRANKLIN Street
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Stainless steel + more
- 1538 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401(310) 777-7510$3,450
1538 11th Street 9
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Rent controlled + more
- 1007 Euclid Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403$7,995
1007 Euclid St
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
Average rent in Santa Monica, California
- Studio
- $2,628Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $3,365Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $5,324Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $6,449Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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Wilshire-Montana offers upscale living within walking distance to both Montana Avenue shopping and Santa Monica beaches. Rental options include both historic courtyard buildings and luxury newer developments with high-end finishes. While rental rates rank among the region's highest and tourist seasons create temporary congestion, residents enjoy exceptional walkability to both urban amenities and coastal recreation with better climate than inland Los Angeles neighborhoods thanks to cooling ocean breezes.
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Seeking Santa Monica's sweet spot? Mid City delivers with its perfect positioning between beach access and practical living. Montana Avenue forms the neighborhood's sophisticated backbone with upscale boutiques and sidewalk cafés creating European village atmosphere rare in Southern California. Rentals typically feature more mid-century character and surprisingly spacious floor plans compared to newer developments, often including outdoor space from private patios to shared courtyards. While parking remains challenging, particularly on street cleaning days, many properties include dedicated spots – a significant advantage worth prioritizing during apartment hunting in this desirable area where beach access meets everyday livability without downtown's tourist crowds.
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Cultural diversity energizes Santa Monica's Pico neighborhood, where authentic international restaurants and markets create vibrant street life beyond tourist districts. Santa Monica College infuses academic energy while supporting practical amenities serving residents rather than visitors. Renters discover significantly better value than northern Santa Monica neighborhoods, with more space for your rental dollar without sacrificing city amenities and beach proximity. The excellent public transportation includes dedicated Big Blue Bus routes connecting to both downtown Santa Monica and broader Los Angeles destinations. Though college activity creates parking competition during class hours, many apartment buildings include dedicated spaces eliminating this concern for residents.
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Searching for an apartment for rent in Santa Monica, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 182 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Santa Monica. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in Santa Monica is $2,628 for a studio, $3,365 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $5,324 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Santa Monica, the average rent is $2,628 for a studio, $3,365 for a 1-bedroom, $5,324 for a 2-bedroom, and $6,449 for a 3-bedroom.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Santa Monica. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Los Angeles City College, Santa Monica College, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles, East Los Angeles College, Cerritos College, and Otis College of Art and Design.