Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Monica Neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA (85 Rentals)

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The Park Santa Monica
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Santa Monica

500 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Colorado Court
Studio Apartments

Colorado Court

502 Colorado AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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35 Arcadia Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

35 Arcadia Ter

35 Arcadia TerSanta Monica, CA 90401
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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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The Waverly
Studio Apartments

The Waverly

1705 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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501 Broadway DA
Studio Apartments

501 Broadway DA

501 BroadwaySanta Monica, CA 90401
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Arrive Seaside II
Studio Apartments

Arrive Seaside II

1548 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 5th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1437 5th St

1437 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1358 4th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1358 4th St

1358 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1401 Palisades Beach Rd
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Palisades Beach Rd

1401 Palisades Beach RdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1544 7th St
Studio Apartments

1544 7th St

1544 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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The Seychelle
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Seychelle

1755 OceanSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Sea Castle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front WalkSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1437 7th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1437 7th St

1437 7th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1626 Lincoln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1626 Lincoln

1626 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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1650 Lincoln
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Lincoln

1650 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
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The Alon SM
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Alon SM

1235 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

1447 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1231 5th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1231 5th St

1231 5th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1544 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1544 9th St

1544 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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Lincoln SM
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln SM

829-829 Broadway StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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231 Bay St
Studio Apartments

231 Bay St

231 Bay StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1915 4th St
Studio Apartments

1915 4th St

1915 4th StSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1428 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1428 9th St

1428 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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1513 9th St
Studio Apartments

1513 9th St

1513 9th StSanta Monica, CA 90401
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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 Downtown Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Monica?

There are currently 86 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica with rent ranges from $2,100 to $4,238 with an average price of $4,818.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Santa Monica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica ranges from $1,750 to $12,760 with an average monthly rent of $4,148.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Monica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Santa Monica range from $3,195 to $10,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,685.

How expensive are Downtown Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 30 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,150 to $8,199 - averaging $6,236 for the location.

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