What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Santa Monica, CA?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $2,990. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.

How big is a typical 1-bedroom in Santa Monica, CA?

The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is 585 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.

Which neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA have the lowest 1-bedroom rents?

Neighborhoods outside downtown Santa Monica, CA, such as Sunset Park , Northeast , and Wilshire Montana , usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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Living at Santa Monica

1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$2,852+

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$2,836+

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&Pico

11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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$3,183+

1 Month Free

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The Santa Monica Collection - 501 Broadway

501 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$3,586+

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$3,580+

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Sway

525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$4,066+

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$4,060+

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Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$2,857+

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$2,849+

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Linea

2435 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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$3,253+

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$3,245+

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Archer

12431 Rochester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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$3,995

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The Landmark Los Angeles

11750 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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1 Bed

$5,640+

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700 Broadway

700 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$5,195+

2 Months Free

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1430 Lincoln

1430 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$3,426+

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$3,420+

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The Shores

2700-2800 Neilson Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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$4,400+

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Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$3,744+

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$3,736+

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The Charlie Santa Monica

1450 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$3,235+

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$3,230+

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Evani 3223 Wilshire

3223 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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$3,517+

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$3,510+

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The Santa Monica Collection - 1650 Lincoln

1650 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$3,396+

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$3,390+

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Residences on Third Street Promenade

1453 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$2,695+

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Santa Monica Biltmore

1240 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$2,395

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Chelsea Santa Monica

1318 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$4,600+

2 Months Free

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Millennium Santa Monica

2929 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$3,808+

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1550 Lincoln

1550 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$3,650+

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Pacific Plaza

1431 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$3,275+

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The Charlie Mar Vista

12444 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
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$3,487+

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$3,480+

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BARRINGTON ROW

11701 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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$3,650+

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The Louella

1503 E Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
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$2,855+

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The SW by CLG

1947 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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$3,195+

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11645 Chenault St & 11625 Montana Ave.

11645 Chenault St, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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$2,695+

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Picasso Brentwood

12027-12035 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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$3,195

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C on Pico

12301 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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$2,886+

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2820 Sawtelle Blvd

2820 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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$2,498

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Casa Granada

550 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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$3,265+

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The Adler Apartments

11950 Idaho Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Residences at West Edge

12121 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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$3,653+

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Comma Barrington Co-Living

1503-1507 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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$1,375+

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Barringway Place

11701 W Gateway Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Seventh West Apartments

1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$3,352+
11835 Tennessee Pl

11835 Tennessee Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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The Amara

11600 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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11425 Rochester Ave

11425 Rochester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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$2,200
Anara Santa Monica

2200 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$3,405+

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$3,362+

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Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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$3,766+

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$3,758+

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1 Bedroom Santa Monica, CA Apartments for Rent

Santa Monica, CA offers over 995 one-bedroom apartments, giving you plenty of options to find a home that fits your lifestyle. Easily browse verified listings, compare prices, check availability, and explore photos and floor plans to visualize your new space. Renting a one-bedroom apartment provides privacy, independence, and the freedom to design a home that reflects your personality—whether you’re setting the thermostat to your preference, arranging furniture, or stocking your pantry just the way you like. Start your search today and discover a one-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica that’s entirely yours.

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Santa Monica, CA Rental Insights

: The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $2,990. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.
: The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is 585 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.
: Neighborhoods outside downtown Santa Monica, CA, such as Sunset Park, Northeast, and Wilshire Montana, usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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