Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA (54 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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

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Sea Castle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Los Angeles and the best places to live with original content written by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser

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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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29 Navy
Studio Apartments

29 Navy

29 Navy StVenice, CA 90291
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Palm Royale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Royale Apartments

3420 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

3450 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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The Jeremy
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jeremy

1920 Sawtelle AveLos Angeles, CA 90066
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3760 Sawtelle Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3760 Sawtelle Blvd

3760 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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COLBY CORNER
2 Bedroom Apartments

COLBY CORNER

1675 Colby AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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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 $3,407.

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Written by: Rachel Presser

Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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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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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.

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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.