1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (2,418 Rentals)

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Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 26, 2025

There are currently 677 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,100 to $12,760. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Monica with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilshire Montana677$3,999$2,100

Largest Available Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is found at The R2 by CLG in the Del Rey neighborhood and is 1,212 square feet priced from $3,999. Chateau Brentana in the Brentwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $2,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The R2 by CLGTraditional 1 Bed + 1 Bath flat1,212 Sq Ft$3,999
Chateau Brentana1 Bdrm1,100 Sq Ft$2,900
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1,100 Sq Ft$2,895
C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)1bed/1bath + DEN1,072 Sq Ft$3,859
950 4th Street1 Bed 1 Bath1,034 Sq Ft$4,495
Dolphin Marina1x1X E1,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
Casa Bela ApartmentsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$4,000

Cheapest Available Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is the Private Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-A Model starting from $1,198 at Matteson in the Venice Beach neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Monica 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Sepulveda Court starting at $1,745 in the Studio Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Monica is currently $3,330. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MattesonPrivate Bedroom in Shared 5 Bed 3 Bath-A$1,198
Sepulveda Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,745
MCC1BR/1.0BA$1,879
11628 Mayfield Ave1 Bed$1,925
i40261BR/1.0BA$1,950
Breeze Avenue Apartments8$1,950
1610 Armacost Ave1BR/1.0BA$1,995
1616 Armacost Ave4$2,000
655 Kelton AveStudio$2,000
1517 Federal Ave1 Bedroom$2,050

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Santa Monica Overview

If you want to live in a city that has it all, look no further than Santa Monica, California. This beachside town is nestled in a spot between an excellent coastline and the city of Los Angeles. Apartments in Santa Monica offer residents a fantastic lifestyle.

Why live in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica is one of the cities that could be truly called paradise. Access to excellent beaches, a walkable local layout, proximity to all sorts of geological and geographical landmarks, and a laid-back, modern atmosphere make it a truly unforgettable place.

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Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Monica is at Matteson listed at $1,198.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,330.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,212 square feet unit starting from $3,999 at The R2 by CLG.

What is the average size for Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Monica is currently 959 sq ft.

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