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Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica CA

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Santa Monica, CA Apartments for Rent

Ocean views, a famous pier, and a walkable downtown make Santa Monica easy to love. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Santa Monica, you'll find everything from beachside walk-ups to newer buildings downtown with great amenities. Getting around is simple: the Metro E Line starts at Downtown Santa Monica Station for car-free rides to Culver City and DTLA, and the I-10 connects you quickly across the Westside. Weekends are perfect for the Santa Monica Pier and beach path, sunsets at Palisades Park, shopping at Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, and gallery-hopping at Bergamot Station. For extra convenience, look for rentals close to Downtown Santa Monica Station or apartments near the Santa Monica Pier.

Popular places to live include Downtown (steps to the Promenade and nightlife), Ocean Park (near Main Street cafés, the Sunday farmers market, and the beach), Wilshire–Montana (boutiques on Montana Avenue and the Aero Theatre), North of Montana (leafy streets by Palisades Park), Sunset Park (Clover Park, Santa Monica College, and quick trips to LAX via Lincoln Boulevard), and the Pico and Mid-City areas (eateries on Pico Boulevard and 26th St/Bergamot Station on the E Line). Dining ranges from casual spots on Main Street to chef-driven restaurants on Montana and the open-air options at Santa Monica Place, while the city's farmers markets are local favorites. With beaches, parks, and transit nearby, it's easy to find apartments that match your routine—whether you want to be steps from the sand or closer to offices in downtown, Westwood, or Culver City.

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Santa Monica, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $2,967 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Santa Monica, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Santa Monica, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Sunset Park, Chelsea Green, and Ocean Spray. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Santa Monica, CA are 90405, 90403, 90404, 90402, and 90401.

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