Santa Monica

Coastal City with a Lot to Offer
Santa Monica is an iconic West LA neighborhood nestled right into the coast. You can enjoy upscale retail and restaurants on the Third Street Promenade, stroll down the Santa Monica Pier and visit the Pacific Park amusement park, and enjoy relaxing waves on the beach all in this beautiful city.

Santa Monica is a favorite option for students and working professionals who want to live in a walkable, safe area by the beach, and still have good nightlife and dining options. The neighborhood hosts fewer students than other areas due to the timely commute to the UCLA campus and the difficult parking situation.
What Santa Monica Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.7
amenities
6.0
social
7.0
management
7.0
Median rents in Santa Monica
Studio
$
2,850
1 Bedroom
$
3,400
2 Bedroom
$
5,050

Living in
Santa Monica

Beautiful
Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica Pier
Easy Commute
Close to the Beach
Nightlife
Lots to Do
Walkable
Amusement Parks
Santa Monica — 8.8/10 Rating (based on 5 neighborhood reviews)
This apartment is south of downtown Santa Monica, closer to Venice. Personally I like this because you're in a quieter neighborhood but within walking distance to all the action. There is a Vons within walking distance and several others within 10 min driving.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Avalon Santa Monica on Main
Great neighborhood, great location. Wouldn't trade living this close to the beach for anything.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Santa Monica Sandpiper
Walking distance to 3rd street promenade and ocean.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
NMS 1548
Tons to do, close to the beach, easy commute to school and great proximity to most school events.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Livorno
It's a fun place with the beach and great restaurants in walking distance.
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Reviewed by
9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
607 Marine St


Getting to Know
Santa Monica

Neighborhood Boundaries
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Santa Monica includes zip codes 90402, 90403, 90404, and 90405
Rent vs Own
53
% of Santa Monica residents are renters
Driving to Work
69
% of Santa Monica residents drive to work
New Construction
5
% of housing units in Santa Monica have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
71
%
<20 units
11
%
20-49 units
8
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
12
%
18 - 34
21
%
35 - 54
25
%
55+
23
%
Unit Mix
5
%
Studio
29
%
1 Bed
33
%
2 Bed
24
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
55
%
Undergrad Student
6
%
Grad Student
3
%
Unemployed
6
%
Retired
19
%

Best Apartments
in Santa Monica

Catherine Santa Monica Phase I
Studio $3,469
1 Bed $4,119
2 Beds $4,909

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914 Arizona Ave

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2918 Arizona Ave

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1924 19th Street

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Ocean Palms & Palisades
1 Bed $2,850
2 Beds $3,999

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Bixby

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