Santa Monica (C14) Homes with Apartment Subtype

Welcome to Santa Monica, a vibrant coastal gem nestled in Los Angeles County, California. Known for its stunning beaches, lively atmosphere, and rich cultural heritage, Santa Monica is a place where the sun shines almost year-round, making it a perfect destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Santa Monica boasts a unique blend of urban sophistication and laid-back beach life, with the iconic Santa Monica Pier serving as a focal point for fun and entertainment. The bustling Third Street Promenade offers a plethora of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, ensuring that there’s always something to do just steps from your front door. With its breathtaking ocean views, lush parks, and a strong sense of community, Santa Monica is ideal for those seeking a fulfilling lifestyle.

For those looking to settle in this coastal paradise, the housing market in Santa Monica features a variety of homes, including charming apartments that cater to diverse needs and preferences. Whether you’re a young professional seeking a chic studio or a family in search of a spacious multi-bedroom apartment, Santa Monica has something for everyone. Many of these apartment homes are designed with modern amenities, offering a comfortable and stylish living experience.

Living in Santa Monica means embracing a lifestyle filled with outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and a tight-knit community. From sun-soaked days at the beach to evenings spent enjoying local art and music, this region is a true treasure on the California coastline. Come discover the magic of Santa Monica and find your perfect apartment in this idyllic setting!

Newest Santa Monica (C14) Homes with Apartment Subtype

$4,075,000

SR26204863 MLS ⋅ Active Status

The Fifth & Montana is a 10-unit multifamily property located at 848 5th Street in Santa Monica's Wilshire-Montana neighborhood, approximately one block south of Montana Avenue. The property offers strong in-place income, 12 parking spaces for 10 units, and approximately 11.8% rental upside. Current NOI is estimated at approximately $225,450, with a 5.53% current cap rate. At market rents, projected NOI is approximately $263,211 with a projected 6.46% market cap rate. Built in 1956, the two-building property comprises approximately 7,192 square feet on an approximately 7,492-square-foot lot. The unit mix includes three studios, six one-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom, three-bath unit. Parking consists of seven subterranean spaces and five rear alley garage spaces, providing approximately 1.2 spaces per unit. Six of the ten units have undergone renovations, including three remodeled since 2024. Additional improvements include a roof overlay completed in early 2024, Vulkem deck work completed in 2023, recent exterior painting, and staircase improvements. Select units feature updated kitchens and baths, stainless steel appliances, hardwood-style flooring, exposed-beam ceilings, and outdoor space. The property also includes a dedicated laundry room and landscaped common areas. The location offers proximity to Montana Avenue's restaurants, retailers, cafes, boutiques, and services, as well as Palisades Park, the Santa Monica coastline, Downtown Santa Monica, Third Street Promenade, and Santa Monica Place. The property has a 95 Bike Score®—Biker's Paradise and an 84 Walk Score®—Very Walkable. Nearby healthcare, education, technology, and entertainment employers contribute to a diverse Santa Monica employment base. ZIP Code 90403 reports a median household income of approximately $122,000, providing additional economic context for the surrounding Santa Monica rental market.

848 5th Street, Santa Monica

$5,485,000

SB26194031 MLS ⋅ Active Status

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a meticulously remodeled 11-unit apartment building in one of Santa Monica’s most coveted North of Wilshire locations. 1017 5th Street offers the rare combination of a true trophy-quality location, high-end renovated units and investment returns that are exceedingly difficult to find in prime Santa Monica. Offered at $5,485,000, the property generates a compelling 5.39% current cap rate and 13.07 GRM, providing investors with unusually strong in-place cash flow for an asset of this quality and location. The investment becomes even more compelling on pro forma rents, reaching approximately a 6.69% cap rate and 11.03 GRM, with roughly 19% remaining rental upside. The property has undergone extensive upgrades and features beautifully remodeled, high-end units designed to attract Santa Monica’s premium renter base. This is not a heavy value-add project requiring years of construction, tenant turnover and capital expenditures. The work has largely been done, creating an exceptionally easy-to-own and easy-to-manage asset with strong income from day one.

1017 5th, Santa Monica

$7,795,000

SR26186919 MLS ⋅ Active Status

The Idaho & 3rd Apartments are a well maintained 20-unit apartment community located in the primest of prime locations in Santa Monica, California. Set amid lush surroundings on a 15,006 square foot lot, the 15,640 square foot property offers studios, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Built in 1954, the property offers, a phenomenal rental location and superb freeway access. Highlights: * Prime Prime Prime Location * Two Blocks to Palisades Park * 10%+ Upside in Rents on * As Is Condition * Renovation & Reposition Opportunity

222 228 Idaho, Santa Monica

$2,490,000

IV26173620 MLS ⋅ Active Status

5-UNIT SANTA MONICA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY | SELLER FINANCING Investors take note! Here’s a fantastic opportunity to acquire a 5-unit multifamily property in a desirable section of Santa Monica. The property offers tenant mix of four 2-bedroom/1-bath units plus one studio, offering an attractive unit mix in a highly desirable rental market. The studio offers additional flexibility for investment or owner use and features an updated kitchen with new appliances. Existing rents provide potential for long-term income growth. Parking is available for four units. Parking is available for four units. Seller financing offered with a minimum 50% down payment. Terms and buyer qualifications subject to seller approval. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, employment centers, transportation, and the many amenities of Santa Monica and the Westside. An excellent opportunity for an investor seeking a Santa Monica multifamily asset with immediate income and future upside. ** Some photos staged for illustrative purposes**

1646 Berkeley, Santa Monica

$3,095,000

SR26111032 MLS ⋅ Active Status

This 9 unit apartment building consists of 3 buildings on one lot with a 4 plex of 1BRs, a townhouse duplex with 2BRs and 3 studios above 5 garages. It is conveniently located in central Santa Monica on a desirable corner lot at 20th St and Arizona Ave. Less than a 10 minute walk from markets, restaurants and public transportation along the Wilshire Blvd corridor. Across the street from a well known bakery, boutique hotel, and a Santa Monica Medical Center, this building is dual zoned as residential and Health Care Commercial for added value. Recent renovations completed on multiple units. See attached offering memorandum for additional information.

1916 1930 Arizona, Santa Monica

$3,100,000

SB26051364 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

The subject property (Lincoln Park Apartments) is a Classic 1950's two story walkup apartment building with 10 units. There are 3 two bedroom units, 5 one bedroom units, and 2 Studio apartments. The property features a gated central courtyard for access to the common area and entry for all of the units. There is a laundry room on site and 7 parking garages, in addition to the front parking area for 3 more vehicles. Future potential for ADU conversion of the garages. The units are subject to City of Santa Monica Rent Control and all units are below market with upside in rental income as units turnover. The property is in one of the most desirable areas of Santa Monica, just north of Wilshire Boulevard across from beautiful Reed Park which encompasses a full city block and has picnic tables, benches, basketball courts, public and private tennis courts. This quiet apartment complex is a short walk or bike ride to, 3rd Street Promenade with it's many shops and restaurants, the park along Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica State Beach, and The Santa Monica Pier. Properties in this area rarely become available, and are in high demand.

1129 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica

$2,980,000

AR26033449 MLS ⋅ Active Status

We are proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a well-located, 6 unit multifamily asset in the heart of Santa Monica, just a few blocks away from the beach. Built in 1963, the property spans approximately 7,763 square feet on a 7,485 square feet lot and boasts an exceptional unit mix of two 2-bedroom / 1.5-bath townhouse style units, three 3-bedroom / 2-bath units, and one 3-bedroom/1.5-baths townhouse -style unit. The units feature spacious floor plans and ample closet space. The well-maintained property is separately metered for gas & electric, serviced by a central water heater, and offers an on-site laundry facility, one 2-car garage with storage rooms, and five carport parking spaces with storage bins. In recent years, the property has had significant capital improvements including a newer roof, copper plumbing in most units, multiple updated electrical sub-panels, replacement of a complete full main sewer line, and a new water heater in the laundry room. Two units have been extensively upgraded to include individual tankless water heaters & in-unit laundry, upgraded flooring, new kitchens with new shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances including gas stove, refrigerator, microwave & dishwasher, new bathrooms, dual pane windows, and new lighting. These upgrades address deferral maintenance, improve building functions, enhance tenant experience, and will meaningfully increase the long-term value & performance of the property. The current rent is still below the market, a new owner is presented with the opportunity to increase rent to market price upon vacancy and further increase rental income with complete unit renovations of remaining unrenovated units. Additionally, the architectural work for the back carport ADU conversion is completed and ready to pull permits. This project will create two rentable studio units and will significantly increase both property value and cash flow. With stable income in place and meaningful upside through interior renovations and tenant turnover, the property presents a compelling blend of immediate cash flow & long term appreciation potential. This is a rare chance to own a turnkey asset in one of the most affluent & high-demand rental markets in Southern California.

1813 9th Street, Santa Monica

$2,175,100

RS24052918 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Probate Sale – Court Confirmation Required Well-located 9-unit apartment building in the highly desirable Santa Monica market. Situated on a clean street surrounded by similar multifamily properties, this asset offers strong rental demand and long-term investment potential. Unit mix includes one (1) 3-bed/2-bath, one (1) 2-bed/1.5-bath, and seven (7) 1-bed/1-bath units. The property features three (3) front garage spaces and four (4) rear parking spaces. Approximately 13 blocks from the Santa Monica Pier and ocean, with close proximity to transportation, shopping, and dining. Value-add opportunity with four (4) units to be delivered vacant. Ideal for investors and 1031 exchange buyers seeking upside in a prime coastal location. Sale Details: Court confirmation required. Hearing date secured. Inspection: This inspection has been cancelled as of 3/31/26 Offers due: 4/6/26 at 11:59 PM Offers subject to interior inspection. New court appraisal completed (see private remarks). Offering Memorandum available in Supplements.

1547 Euclid Street, Santa Monica

Start Your Search

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of . This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.