What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

One-bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica average around $3,200 per month in 2025, remaining relatively stable from the previous year. These units typically measure around 590 square feet.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica average around $5,100 per month in 2025, down 22.5% from the previous year. These units typically span around 1,110 square feet.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Monica climbed sharply to around $33,500 per month in 2025. These spacious units average around 2,550 square feet.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

Downtown Santa Monica's rental market averaged around $3,500 per month across all property types in 2025, up 1.4% from the previous year. Rent varies significantly by timing, with August seeing the highest prices at about 13% above April rates.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

Apartments in Downtown Santa Monica average around 760 square feet across all unit types. Studios are the most compact at around 440 square feet, while three-bedroom units offer the most space at around 2,550 square feet.

What type of apartment is most common in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

One-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Downtown Santa Monica, with about 25 listings available monthly. This represents over half of the neighborhood's rental inventory.

What type of apartment is least common in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

Three-bedroom apartments are the least common rental type in Downtown Santa Monica, with about 2 listings available monthly. Studios are also relatively uncommon, averaging about 8 listings per month.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

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5d+ ago

Cheap Wilshire-Montana apartment for rent in Santa Monica

933 6th St #10, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3h ago

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220 Bay St.

220 Bay St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Affordable | Dishwasher | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395–$2,795

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Wilshire-Montana apartment for rent in Santa Monica

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827 4th St #404, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | Garage parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Santa Monica condo for rent in Santa Monica

1857 7th St #G, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,475

Condo for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

17h ago

8.5

Very good

518 Raymond Ave.

518 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Vintage at 425 Broadway

1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,522–$3,754

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

On-Site Management

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$2,495

Ocean Park

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$5,295–$7,000

Wilshire-Montana

Highly rated

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1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

425 Broadway

425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,749–$3,241

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Carpet

Elevator

Garage Parking

Microwave

Swimming Pool

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21h ago

Cheap Downtown Santa Monica apartment for rent in Santa Monica

The Purser

1659 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,850–$2,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Oven

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5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

323 MARINE ST

323 Marine St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Affordable | Balcony | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$2,898

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

t1045

1045 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Elevator

Fireplace

Swimming Pool

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,495

Ocean Park

$2,395–$2,795

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$2,898

Ocean Park

$2,900

Downtown Santa Monica

Avalon Santa Monica on Main - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

Rent special

1h ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

Avalon Santa Monica on Main

2000 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Affordable | Balcony | Swimming pool

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,050–$5,174

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

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5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

1128 7th Street

1128 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,195–$4,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Ocean Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica

6th St & Raymond Ave #1, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$4,250

$3,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

Top amenities

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

18h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

204 Washington Avenue

204 Washington Ave #114, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,310

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

On-Site Laundry

Roof Deck

23h ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

950 4th Street

950 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

Roof Deck

23h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

801 2nd Street

801 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,645

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Storage

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1550 Lincoln

1550 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,650–$5,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

1h ago

8.8

Very good

12th Street

1424 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$3,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Seventh West Apartments

1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

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5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

401 Washington

401 Washington Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$4,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

Cheap Downtown Santa Monica condo for rent in Santa Monica

1705 Ocean Ave #210, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | Fitness center

1 bed

1.5 baths

$5,000

$4,900

Price drop

Condo for rent

3D tour

2h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1420 5th Street

1420 5th St #208, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$4,940

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Furnished

Roof Deck

Wi-Fi

4d ago

Excellent

Verified

Wave @3rd

901 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$5,295–$7,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

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1d ago

Excellent

Verified

Montana Avenue

315 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$6,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Elevator

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

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Rent special

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1d ago

8.4

Very good

Verified

1025 Ocean Avenue

1025 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2–3 beds

2–4 baths

$8,495–$14,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Controlled Access

Elevator

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

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