Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (399 Rentals)

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Montana Avenue
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Montana Avenue

315 Montana AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2302 32nd St
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2302 32nd St

2302 32nd StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Ocean Park Apartments
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Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2346 20th St
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2346 20th St

2346 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1831 Pearl St
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1831 Pearl St

1831 Pearl StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2342 20th St
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2342 20th St

2342 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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2106 Delaware Ave
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2106 Delaware Ave

2106 Delaware AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2638 4th St
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2638 4th St

2638 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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OCEA2024
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OCEA2024

2024-2026 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1231 5th St
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1231 5th St

1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2343 30th St
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2343 30th St

2343 30th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1223 20th
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1223 20th

1223 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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508 Ashland
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508 Ashland

508 Ashland AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Arrive Seaside II
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Arrive Seaside II

1548 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2602-2604 Santa Monica Blvd
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2602-2604 Santa Monica Blvd

2602-2604 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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BROA2719
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BROA2719

2719-2727 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90404
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Walk Score®

87 / 100

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90 / 100

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65 / 100

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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 $1,175.

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 $3,385.

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 715 sq ft.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.