1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (139 Rentals)

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1410 5th St

Santa MonicaCA90401
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Belmar Apartments
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Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1015 2nd Street
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1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Ocean Park Apartments
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Ocean Park Apartments

2427 W 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Lincoln SM
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Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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7th St.-1843
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7th St.-1843

1843 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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12TH ST., 1528
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12TH ST., 1528

1528 12th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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202 Bicknell Ave
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202 Bicknell Ave

202 Bicknell AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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4TH2015
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4TH2015

2015-2019 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Strand-227
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Strand-227

227 Strand StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1523 11th St
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1523 11th St

1523 11th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1028 3rd Street
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1028 3rd Street

1028 3rd StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, CA is found at Riva and is listed at 957 square feet priced from $4,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RivaLive Work Loft957 Sq Ft$4,250
The Stanley on Ocean Way1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouse900 Sq Ft$3,995
Mayfair Residences at Santa Monica BeachPlan M899 Sq Ft$4,495
Avalon Santa Monica on MainA11-847-927881 Sq Ft$3,895
The Park Santa MonicaA13873 Sq Ft$7,160
Living at Santa MonicaOne Bedroom PLUS Loft849 Sq Ft$4,300
525 | SMB1 bed 1 bath827 Sq Ft$3,700
Santa Monica Mariner Village1 Bed 1 Bath730 Sq Ft$3,185

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Santa Monica of Los Angeles, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,948 at 1015 2nd Street. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica is currently $4,109. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1015 2nd Street1BR/1.0BA$1,948
Silvercrest Senior Residence1 Bed$2,100
1517 11th St1 Bed 1 Bath$2,250
325 Bay St.1 Bed/1Ba$2,550
2322 5th St1Bed/1Bath$2,600
Sea CastleA2$2,685
300 California Ave, North of Wilshire1BR/1.0BA$2,750
204 Washington Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,898
Junction Santa Monica1 Bed/1 Bath-1c/1d/1e$2,970

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

77 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Monica with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Santa Monica is at 1015 2nd Street listed at $1,948.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica is $4,109.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Monica is a 957 square feet unit starting from $4,250 at Riva.

What is the average size for Downtown Santa Monica 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Santa Monica is currently 650 sq ft.

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