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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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2307 Ocean Ave
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2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1948 20th St
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1948 20th St

1948 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1412 17th St
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1412 17th St

1412 17th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1517 11th St
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1517 11th St

1517 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Yale Apartments
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Yale Apartments

1328 Yale StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1307 15th St
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1307 15th St

1307 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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2535 Kansas Ave
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2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1118 11th Street
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1118 11th Street

1118 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Santa Monica Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 27, 2025

There are currently 35 available Studio apartment units in Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,980 to $5,000. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Monica with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilshire Montana35$2,999$1,980

Largest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is found at Midvale Court Apartments Westwood in the Sawtelle neighborhood and is 918 square feet priced from $3,810. Stella Apartments in the Del Rey neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 870 square feet and currently listed start at $3,320. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Midvale Court Apartments Westwood2BR 2BA - FLOOR PLAN C - 1400 MIDVALE918 Sq Ft$3,810
Stella Apartments1B870 Sq Ft$3,320
Club BrentwoodStudio, 1 bath750 Sq Ft$2,295
BARRINGTON ROWFloorplan C677 Sq Ft$3,100
Dolphin Marina0x1L AB650 Sq Ft$3,852
Casa Bela ApartmentsStudio / JR 1BD650 Sq Ft$2,295
AMLI Marina Del ReyE2643 Sq Ft$3,650
SwayE1.1625 Sq Ft$4,114
The Charlie Mar Vista1-S3613 Sq Ft$3,166

Cheapest Available Santa Monica Studio Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Monica, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,395 at 1705 Purdue Ave in West LA in the Sawtelle neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Monica Studio is the Studio/Bachelor Model at 1101 Ocean Front Walk starting at $1,400 in the Venice Beach neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Monica is currently $2,767. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Monica:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1705 Purdue Ave in West LA0BR/1.0BA$1,395
1101 Ocean Front WalkStudio/Bachelor$1,400
1626 Barry AveZERO$1,495
Beloit Avenue ApartmentsStudio$1,495
Darlington Court ApartmentsStudio$1,500
G8 by CLG7 Bed 7 Bath Shared Apt. w/ Private Bath$1,554
1275 Federal Ave0BR/1.0BA$1,648

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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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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

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  • 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 1705 Purdue Ave in West LA listed at $1,395.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Monica is $2,767.

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 $3,810 at Midvale Court Apartments Westwood.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Monica is currently 466 sq ft.

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