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501 Bay St

501 Bay St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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  • Built in 1924
  • 5 units/1 story

About 501 Bay St Santa Monica, CA 90405

Enjoy Santa Monica living at 501 Bay St. This apartment community is located in Santa Monica on Bay St. in the 90405 area. Be sure to come for a visit to view the available floorplans. The leasing team is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. It's all waiting for you at 501 Bay St. Contact or drop by to schedule a tour today.

501 Bay St is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90405 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District attendance zone.

Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
Location
501 Bay St, Santa Monica,
CA 90405
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Discover one of Santa Monica’s most energetic neighborhoods in Ocean Park, a quaint community perched on the sandy shore just south of the Santa Monica Pier. Often compared to Venice Beach, Ocean Park boasts safe residential streets and a trendy collection of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Ocean Park’s pristine location allows residents to access Santa Monica’s retail, restaurant, and nightlife scene within minutes. Luxurious mid-rise condos reside along the beach, along with a mixture of older bungalows, apartment buildings, and upscale beach houses throughout the neighborhood.

Local parks are abundant throughout the neighborhood with plenty of open green space overlooking the beach. Enjoy the scenic ocean views from Dorothy Green Park or Ocean View Park after you find your cozy apartment in this lively Santa Monica neighborhood.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Ocean Park Santa Monica, CA
Studio $1,779 $2,489
1 Bedroom $3,056 $2,976
2 Bedrooms $3,834 $3,874
3 Bedrooms $4,174 $7,399

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 441-444 Sq Ft $1,900 $2,658 $3,180
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 706-718 Sq Ft $2,190 $3,653 $13,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1018 Sq Ft $2,895 $5,526 $12,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1598 Sq Ft $5,275 $11,915 $25,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2732 Sq Ft $9,000 $32,500 $75,000
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Santa Monica Coll.
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Santa Monica Coll., Emeritus
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Santa Monica College, Madison
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Santa Monica Coll., Academy
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
501 Bay St is within 20 minutes or 1.1 miles from Santa Monica Coll.. It is also near Santa Monica Coll., Emeritus and Santa Monica College, Madison.
Schools
Rosewood Avenue Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
218 Students
Nearby
Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
295 Students
Nearby
John Muir Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
John Adams Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
806 Students
Attendance Zone
Santa Monica High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,588 Students
Attendance Zone
MUSE Global School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
206 Students
Nearby
British American School - La
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Delphi Academy of Santa Monica
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Step By Step
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Santa Monica include Downtown Santa Monica, located 0.5 mile from 501 Bay St. 501 Bay St is near Los Angeles International, located 8.2 miles or 16 minutes away, and Bob Hope, located 22.7 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Downtown Santa Monica
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
17 St/ Smc
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
26Th St/Bergamont
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Expo/Bundy
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Expo / Sepulveda Station
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Los Angeles
Drive: 23 min 16.6 mi
Union Station
Drive: 25 min 16.7 mi
Van Nuys
Drive: 26 min 19.0 mi
Glendale
Drive: 29 min 20.0 mi
Burbank-Bob Hope Airport
Drive: 33 min 22.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Los Angeles International
 Drive: 16 min 8.2 mi
Bob Hope
 Drive: 33 min 22.7 mi

Walkability Near 501 Bay St Santa Monica, CA 90405

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 501 Bay St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Edgemar
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Santa Monica Place
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Broadway Plaza
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
501 Bay St has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Santa Monica State Beach
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Will Rogers State Beach
 Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Temescal Gateway Park
 Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Will Rogers State Historic Park
 Drive: 12 min 5.0 mi
501 Bay St has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica State Beach, and Will Rogers State Beach.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
501 Bay St has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital which is 1.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 19 min 14.2 mi
Fort MacArthur
Drive: 41 min 31.0 mi
Long Beach Naval Station
Drive: 44 min 33.2 mi
501 Bay St has 3 military bases within 33.2 miles, the nearest is Los Angeles Air Force Base which is 14.2 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
 
 
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Does 501 Bay St have in-unit laundry?

501 Bay St does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 501 Bay St?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 501 Bay St?

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Is 501 Bay St pet-friendly?

501 Bay St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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