
Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (101 Rentals)
Rental terms in Santa Monica as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
The most luxurious Apartments in Santa Monica with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Living at Santa Monica

The Stanley on Ocean Way

Ocean Condos

San Vicente Tower

1420 5th St, Unit FL4-ID207

2312 3rd St, Unit 2312 3rd Front Unit
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1410 5th St

204 Washington Ave

1420 5th St

1920 6th St
Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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G8 by CLG

Felix

C1 by CLG ( + Coliving)

Wayfarer® Apartments + Marina

Marina Tower

The Westerly on Lincoln

Jefferson at Marina del Rey

Tierra del Rey

Stella Apartments

Haven Apartments

Picasso Brentwood

Luxe Villas

Casa Granada

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Lido Apartments - 1532 Brockton Ave

The Plaza Apartments

Boardwalk Flats - Ocean Front Studios

The Pearl Mar Vista

Westside Terrace Apartments

Westwood Riviera Apartments

Sunset Barrington Gardens

Vantage Mar Vista
Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Monica?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Santa Monica Studio Apartments | $2,674 | $1,315 | $8,071 |
Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $1,198 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $1,934 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,258 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Santa Monica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Santa Monica, CA
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 Short-term Santa Monica Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Santa Monica?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Santa Monica is at Matteson listed at $1,175.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Santa Monica Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Santa Monica is $3,431.
What is the largest Short-term Santa Monica Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 1,864 square feet unit starting from $2,850 at Picasso Brentwood.
What is the average size for Santa Monica Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Santa Monica is currently at 563 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.

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.