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

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    210 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    1 BED $3,495
    2 BEDS $4,195
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    302 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $3,868+
    1 BED $4,945+
    2 BEDS $8,388+
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    1422 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
    1 BED $2,777
    2 BEDS $3,597
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    1422 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
    1 BED $2,777
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    1423 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
    1 BED $2,777
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    1537 7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
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    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,430
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    302 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    1 BED $2,825
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    1318 2Nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90411
    1 BED $3,795
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    1522 6Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    STUDIO $2,427
    1 BED $2,774
    2 BEDS $3,294
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    711 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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    STUDIO $2,364
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    7Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90291
    2 BEDS $3,991
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    2001 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    STUDIO $1,910
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    Ein # 87-1158662, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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    1534 10Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    2 BEDS $3,125
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    2002 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    1 BED $3,300
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    1920 6Th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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    1 BED $2,929+
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    502 Bay Street / 2011 5Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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    2021 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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    1 BED $3,425
    2 BEDS $4,925
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    1115 Fifth St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
    1 BED $2,795+
    2 BEDS $3,650
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    1330 10Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    1 BED $2,500
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    2110 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    1 BED $3,050+
    2 BEDS $4,020+
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    1033 3Rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
    1 BED $2,995
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    1424 12Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    2 BEDS $3,795
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA have increased by 0.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,147 to $4,169.

Average rent in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

$4,169/mo Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA is around $4,169.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

    A share of 1% of apartments in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 17% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 1% of Downtown Santa Monica's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 5% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 76% of apartment rentals in Santa Monica are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA (76%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Santa Monica, CA

    95 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    77 /100
    Excellent Transit
    85 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 95, Transit Score®: 77, Bike Score®: 85

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

    The best apartments in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA are: Mayfair Residences at Santa Monica Beach, Criterion Promenade, The Park Santa Monica, 1422 - 1428 6th and 1422 - 1432 7th.

    What is the average rent in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

    The average rent in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA is $4,186.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA is between $2,364 and $6,123.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA is between $2,364 and $8,013.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA is between $2,430 and $19,000.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA is between $2,430 and $19,800.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA?

    In Downtown Santa Monica 95% of the housing is rented out compared to 5% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 39% of Downtown Santa Monica’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 60% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 1% are single-family rentals.

    Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA demographics

    • 7,925Total Population
    • 3,794 Female
      4,131 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA has 7,925 residents, 3,794 women and 4,131 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Santa Monica’s population is 36.

    Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA households

    • 1,242 Family
      3,700 Non-family
    • 266 Children
      4,676 No Children
    • 4,942Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $106,704Median Household Income

    There is a total of 4,942 households in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 266 have children and 4,676 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,242 family households and 3,700 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Santa Monica is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Santa Monica equals $106,704, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,563.

    Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, of the population in Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA have no high school education, 10% went to high-school, and 11% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 51% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 21% hold a Graduate Degree.

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