948 20th St unit: B
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Hardwood floors, Garage, and Recently renovated
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- 948 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 907-6517$3,925
- 1111 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90408(310) 432-6400$2,800
1111 12th St unit: E
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Recently renovated, and Extra storage
- 1141 24th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(888) 584-9427$3,600
1141 1/2 24TH St
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Parking, and Furnished
- 1325 Washington Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 595-3888$4,000
1325 S Washington Ave unit: Apt C
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Hot tub, and Microwave
- 2301 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404(310) 432-6400$2,650
2301 Santa Monica Blvd unit: 202
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Garage, and Recently renovated
- 2714 Highland Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405(310) 437-7500$9,800
2714 Highland Ave unit: B
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Garage, Stainless steel, Air conditioning, and Elevator
- 415 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 724-7100$5,500
415 Montana Ave unit: 306
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Granite counters, Parking, Hot tub, and Furnished
- 1358 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401(310) 437-7500$11,995
1358 4th Street unit: A
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Garage, Recently renovated, and Walk in closets
- 2530 Beverley Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405(310) 595-3888$24,000
2530 Beverley Ave
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Garage, Walk in closets, and Hot tub
- 515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402(424) 400-5900$14,500
515 Ocean Ave unit: 303N
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, and Gym
- 828 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(424) 203-1800$3,950
828 5th St unit: 2
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Parking, Recently renovated + more
- 201 Ocean Avenue Extension, Santa Monica, CA 90402(310) 203-8300$5,400
201 Ocean Ave unit: 1205B
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Garage, Walk in closets, Gym, and Pool
- 140 San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90402(323) 389-5432$5,250
140 San Vicente Blvd unit: 140 A
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Garage, Rent controlled, Stainless steel, and Courtyard
- 723 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402(310) 567-8883Ask for price
723 Palisades Beach Rd unit: 106
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- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Garage, Recently renovated, Gym, and Fireplace
- 1347 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica, CA 90401(310) 820-0195$37,500
1347 Palisades Beach Rd
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Garage, Playground, Hot tub, and Fireplace
- 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
Average rent in Santa Monica, California
- Studio
- $2,616+Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $3,622+Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $5,458+Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $6,311+Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees
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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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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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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 153 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 $2,616 for a studio, $3,622 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $5,458 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 $2,616+ for a studio, $3,622+ for a 1-bedroom, $5,458+ for a 2-bedroom, and $6,311+ 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, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Long Beach City College, California State University-Northridge, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles, and East Los Angeles College.