Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (56 Rentals)

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Apartments in Santa Monica with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

Rental terms in Santa Monica as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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1511 SM (Closed)
Studio Apartments

1511 SM (Closed)

1511 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1223 20th
1 Bedroom Apartments

1223 20th

1223 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Vicente View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vicente View

130 San Vicente BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90402
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1420 5th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 5th St

1420 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1430 SM (Closed)
2 Bedroom Apartments

1430 SM (Closed)

1430 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Common Penmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Penmar

2432 Penmar AveVenice, CA 90291
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18 Breeze Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Breeze Ave

18 Breeze AveVenice, CA 90291
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11730 Sunset Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

11730 Sunset Blvd

11730 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90049
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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 $3,601.

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 2,490 square feet unit starting from $5,100 at Chateau Barry Apartments.

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 742 sq ft.

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