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  1. Building Photo - Living at Santa Monica
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $3,231+
    1 BED
    $3,242+
    2 BEDS
    $3,600+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,215 - $4,882
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,231 - $4,898

    Living at Santa Monica

    1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    (424) 230-8728
  2. Building Photo - Archer
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $3,495+
    2 BEDS
    $5,095+

    Archer

    12431 Rochester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    (424) 369-7608
  7. Good Value
    1 BED
    $3,040+
    2 BEDS
    $3,934+
    3 BEDS
    $6,389+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,024 - $6,373
    Required Monthly Fees$16 - $18
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,040 - $6,391

    Lincoln Place

    1050 Frederick St, Venice, CA 90291
    (424) 677-2943
  27. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $14,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$14,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$14,950

    515 Ocean Ave Unit 706N

    515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
    (424) 349-4116
  31. 2 BEDS
    $3,095

    1560 Saltair

    1560 S Saltair Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  35. Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,995

    Amherst Heights

    1535 S Amherst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  36. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,298+
    1 BED
    $2,698+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,298 - $2,698
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,298 - $2,698

    101 Dudley Ave

    101 Dudley Ave, Venice, CA 90291
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Santa Monica at a Glance

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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.

Renting in Santa Monica

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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

Public
Grades 6-8
914 Students
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Lincoln Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
914 Students
GreatSchools Rating
John Adams Middle

Public Middle School

Public
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

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
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Canyon Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
552 Students

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