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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA


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  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $4,850+
    Base rent
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    The Park Santa Monica

    4.0 (10)
    500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 92 units available
    1 bd $2,865+
    Total monthly cost
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    Santa Monica Collection

    501 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $4,462
    Total monthly cost
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    2300 Wilshire

    3.5 (2)
    2300 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $3,010+
    Base rent
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    Santa Monica La Ronda

    707 Idaho Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $2,795+
    Base rent
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    Santa Monica Sandpiper

    1115 Fifth St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  • 22 units available
    1 bd $3,110+
    Total monthly cost
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    501 Broadway

    501 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $3,185+
    Base rent
    3.0 (2)
    2021 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $3,295
    Base rent
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    Santa Monica Bay Club

    855 Third St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,950+
    Base rent
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    Santa Monica Edgewater

    1021 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $3,050+
    Base rent
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    Club Santa Monica

    2110 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,860
    Base rent
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    Santa Monica Tremont

    837 Third St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  • 5 units available
    1 bd $3,495
    Base rent
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    OCEANA ON 4TH

    4.5 (2)
    3111 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $3,495+
    Base rent
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    Mayfair Residences

    210 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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  • 5 units available
    1 bd $3,295+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Sea Castle

    1725 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $3,295
    Base rent
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    Santa Monica Shores

    1011 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $3,545+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    801 2nd Street

    3.5 (4)
    801 2Nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,979+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Bay On 6th

    4.0 (46)
    1920 6Th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $4,545
    Base rent
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    950 4th Street

    3.5 (4)
    950 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  • 1 bd $3,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Seventh West Apartments

    1427 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,777
    Base rent
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    1422 - 1428 6th

    4.0 (3)
    1422 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,584
    Base rent
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    1423 - 1425 6th

    4.0 (4)
    1423 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $2,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1228-1232 15th St.

    4.0 (4)
    1228-1232 15Th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404
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  • 2627 5Th Street 1 Apartment for Rent
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,395
    Base rent
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    2627 5th Street

    2627 5Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 2637 Centinela Ave 1 Apartment for Rent
    4 units available
    1 bd $2,045+
    Base rent
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    2637 Centinela Ave

    2637 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 2435 2Nd Street 1 Apartment for Rent
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,575
    Base rent
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    2435 2nd Street

    2435 2Nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is between $1,995 and $8,100.

How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Santa Monica, CA on RentCafe?

There are 227 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Monica, CA were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average Santa Monica, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 412 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA

One bedroom apartments in Santa Monica, CA are typically 879 Sqft in size and the monthly rent is $3,190, on average. With 233 apartments listed for rent, it’s best to narrow down your choices before you begin your search. If you’re only interested in cheap one bedroom apartments, you can filter your search results by setting a maximum price. If you’re looking for a one bedroom furnished apartment, you can check the box "furnished" under amenities. There are many other options and filters you can apply to your search to streamline the process and find your next apartment faster and more efficient. Is a luxury rental more your style? If you sort your search results by rent descending, you will notice that the most expensive rental in Santa Monica, CA right now costs $21,000 per month. So many choices, so little time.

Your search for a cheap 1 bedroom apartment ends here

The city of Santa Monica, CA is a great place to call home. Among its many great qualities, it has a variety of rental housing options. One of the most popular choices for Santa Monica, CA's singles and couples are single bedroom apartments. They’re an upgrade from a studio in the sense that they offer more square footage, a separate bedroom, and more room to entertain. They’re also typically more expensive. But with a little diligence and some smart search tools, you can get around that problem. To find an affordable 1 bedroom, sort your search by price, ascending. The lowest priced apartment in Santa Monica, CA right now has an asking rent of $1,995. One bedroom efficiency apartments are a great choice as well. Though they may be smaller than a traditional one bedroom apartment, they’re definitely cheaper and you’ll still be able to enjoy the privacy of a separate bedroom.