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  2. Building Photo - 939 Palms Blvd
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,150
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    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    939 Palms Blvd Unit 4

    939 Palms Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
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  4. Building Photo - 501 Broadway
    1 BED
    $582
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$582 - $3,943
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$582 - $3,943

    501 Broadway

    501 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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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

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Olympic High (Continuation) School

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Lincoln Middle

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John Adams Middle

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Canyon Elementary School

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Franklin Elementary

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Roosevelt Elementary

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Grant Elementary

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