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  3. Building Photo - Dorridge 03-LA
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    Dorridge 03-LA

    11931 Dorothy St, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  8. 101 DUDLEY APARTMENT BUILDING - 101 Dudley Ave
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,298+
    1 BED
    $2,698+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,298 - $2,698
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    Total Monthly Price$1,298 - $2,698

    101 Dudley Ave

    101 Dudley Ave, Venice, CA 90291
  17. Building Photo - 2300 Oak St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,450

    2300 Oak St

    2300 Oak St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  18. Building Photo - 305 N Venice Blvd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500 - $2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $2,650

    305 N Venice Blvd

    305 N Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291
  23. Building Photo - 11722 Ohio Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,575
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,575

    11722 Ohio Ave Unit PH1

    11722 Ohio Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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  29. Building Photo - 11923 Iowa Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    11923 Iowa Ave Unit C

    11923 Iowa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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  40. Building Photo - 1511 Yale St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    1511 Yale St Unit H

    1511 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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  41. Building Photo - 1823 12th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    1823 12th St

    1823 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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  42. Building Photo - 3005 Main St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    3005 Main St Unit 101

    3005 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Santa Monica, CA Apartments for Rent

Santa Monica stretches along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast, home to the famous Santa Monica Pier with its historic carousel and Pacific Park amusement rides. This 8.4-square-mile coastal city hosts headquarters for major entertainment and media companies including Hulu, Activision Blizzard, and Universal Music Group, creating plenty of local job opportunities. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Santa Monica, you'll discover everything from beachfront properties to cozy spots in established neighborhoods-all within the city's super walkable layout that makes getting around a breeze.

Renting in Santa Monica means you're close to the action at Third Street Promenade for shopping and dining, plus Palisades Park's 26 acres of ocean-view green space along the coastal bluffs. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail connects you to 22 miles of coastal paths, and the city maintains over 30 parks and recreation areas. Apartment communities sit near cool spots like Bergamot Station's contemporary art galleries and the weekly Santa Monica Farmers Market. Between the major employers in entertainment and tech, plus Santa Monica College for educational opportunities, there's something for everyone. The city's transit connections and proximity to neighboring West LA communities make commuting pretty convenient too.

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Santa Monica High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,588 Students
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Santa Monica High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,588 Students
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Olympic High (Continuation) School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
30 Students
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Lincoln Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
914 Students
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Lincoln Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
914 Students
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John Adams Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
806 Students
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John Adams Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
806 Students
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Franklin Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
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Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
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Edison Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
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Canyon Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
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Roosevelt Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
552 Students

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