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Highlights

  • New kitchen cabinets
  • Refrigerator
  • Closet space
  • Large and bright open floor plan
  • New flooring
  • Coin laundry

Location

954 21st Street, Santa Monica, California 90403, United States|Wilshire-Montana
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Management

Sunshine Realty Group, Inc.

Leasing office

(310) 828-5500

Property Overview

954 21st Street receives a strong overall rating of 8 out of 10 from Zumper, highlighted by its competitive pricing and impressive amenities, including a new kitchen, ample closet space, and a bright open floor plan. Its prime location offers excellent access to transportation and nearby schools, enhancing the quality of life for residents. The property demonstrates transparency in its listings, earning a trustworthiness rating of 7, ensuring prospective renters have a clear understanding of the property and its advantages.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 954 21st Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 954 21st Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$2,900 /mo1 unit availablePrime Santa Monica, Spacious 1bd 1ba unit with large and bright open floor plan on second floor. This unit offers new kitchen cabinets, new kitchen sink and flooring. Appliances provided are a refrigerator, new garbage disposal and range. Bedroom features plenty of closet space. Built-in linen storage in the hallway. The property is located near popular Montana Ave shops and restaurants, schools, and minutes to the Santa Monica Beach, and the Promenade. Coin Laundry on the premises. One car garage. Great school district. Beautiful common area courtyard and landscaping. Contact **** for private appointment showing requests.

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HomeApartments in Santa MonicaWilshire-Montana 954 21st Street

Prime Santa Monica, Spacious 1bd 1ba unit with large and bright open floor plan on second floor. This unit offers new kitchen cabinets, new kitchen sink and flooring. Appliances provided are a refrigerator, new garbage disposal and range. Bedroom features plenty of closet space. Built-in linen storage in the hallway. The property is located near popular Montana Ave shops and restaurants, schools, and minutes to the Santa Monica Beach, and the Promenade. Coin Laundry on the premises. One car garage. Great school district. Beautiful common area courtyard and landscaping. Contact **** for private appointment showing requests.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 954 21st Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 954 21st Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 954 21st Street
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
954 21st Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 954 21st Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
954 21st Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 954 21st Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
954 21st Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 954 21st Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in Wilshire-Montana

1-bedroom apartments at 954 21st Street cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Wilshire-Montana.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Wilshire-Montana
Santa Monica
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Monica
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$2,375
February 2024$2,305
March 2024$2,495
April 2024$2,582
May 2024$2,471
June 2024$2,393
July 2024$2,350
August 2024$2,329
September 2024$2,326
October 2024$2,195
November 2024$2,275
December 2024$2,270
January 2025$2,303
February 2025$2,421
March 2025$2,279
April 2025$2,199
May 2025$2,184
June 2025$2,183
July 2025$2,119
August 2025$2,015
September 2025$2,067
October 2025$2,125
November 2025$2,087
December 2025$2,083
A table of studio rental data trends in Wilshire-Montana
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$2,049
February 2024$2,071
March 2024$2,123
April 2024$2,028
May 2024$1,981
June 2024$2,068
July 2024$1,885
August 2024$1,901
September 2024$1,911
October 2024$1,972
November 2024$2,067
December 2024$2,079
January 2025$2,174
February 2025$2,225
March 2025$2,150
April 2025$2,025
May 2025$2,044
June 2025$2,012
July 2025$1,952
August 2025$2,006
September 2025$2,062
October 2025$2,062
November 2025$2,096
December 2025$2,089

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$116,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $116,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,900.
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Schools near 954 21st Street

Franklin Elementary School

2400 montana ave

santa monica, CA, 90403

K-5Public
A+

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

2525 fifth st

santa monica, CA, 90405

K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood

Wilshire-Montana | Santa Monica, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Santa Monica near 954 21st Street

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 954 21st Street, Santa Monica

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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