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Santa Monica Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 26, 2025

There are currently 406 available Studio apartment units in Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,795 to $5,553. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Monica with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilshire Montana406$2,993$1,795

Largest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is found at Midvale Court in the Sawtelle neighborhood and is 918 square feet priced from $3,850. Stella Apartments in the Del Rey neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 870 square feet and currently listed start at $3,373. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Midvale Court2BR 2BA - FLOOR PLAN C - 1400 MIDVALE918 Sq Ft$3,850
Stella Apartments1B870 Sq Ft$3,373
Abbot LoftsStudio800 Sq Ft$3,495
The R2 by CLG778 Sq Ft$2,999
Club BrentwoodStudio, 1 bath750 Sq Ft$2,295
BARRINGTON ROWFloorplan C677 Sq Ft$3,100
Dolphin Marina0x1L AB650 Sq FtCall for Rates
Casa Bela ApartmentsStudio / JR 1BD650 Sq Ft$2,295
Gibson Santa MonicaLWL1638 Sq Ft$3,449

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

As of February 26, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is the Studio/Bachelor Model starting from $1,400 at 1101 Ocean Front Walk in the Venice Beach neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Monica Studio is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at 1705 Purdue Ave in West LA starting at $1,495 in the Sawtelle neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Monica is currently $2,733. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1101 Ocean Front WalkStudio/Bachelor$1,400
1705 Purdue Ave in West LA0BR/1.0BA$1,495
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudio$1,650
1641 Westgate Avenue,0x1$1,650
11645 Chenault St & 11625 Montana Ave.single$1,695
AcaciaFurnished Studio Suite$1,695
Midvale Ashton PlazaStudio Office$1,695
G8 Co-living by CLGPrivate suite w/ Private bath$1,720

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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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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 Studio Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Monica with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Monica is at 1101 Ocean Front Walk listed at $1,400.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is $2,733.

What is the largest available Studio Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Monica is a 918 square feet unit starting from $3,850 at Midvale Court.

What is the average size for Santa Monica Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Monica is currently 470 sq ft.

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