Santa Monica Emperor

930 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Apartment building

2 beds

Covered parking

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 208 2 bd, 2 ba	1,014	Now	$4,095

What's special

Large balconiesGenerous closets

Santa Monica Emperor is an upscale residential apartment building located in the serene area north of Wilshire in Santa Monica. We are situated only blocks from the Pacific Ocean and the Palisades Park, with its magnificent bluffs and views, the Third Street Promenade and the famous Santa Monica Stairs. We are in a prime school district with easy access to the 10 Freeway. Our two and three bedroom apartments are spacious with generous closets and large balconies.

Facts, features & policies

Building Amenities

Outdoor common areas

Courtyard

Security

Gated Entry: Controlled Access

Services & facilities

Elevator

On-Site Management

Unit Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Other

Patio Balcony

Policies

Parking

Covered Parking: Gated Parking

Other

Lease terms

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Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Cats
Cats are not allowed
Other
Other are not allowed

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Special Features

Beautiful Landscaping

Granite/Marble Countertops*

Marble Lobby

Remodeled Bathrooms*

Remodeled*

Security Cameras

Some Utilities Included*

Spacious Closets*

Trash Chutes

Walk-In Closets*

Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana

Areas of interest

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Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Good Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools in Santa Monica

Roosevelt Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 0.4 miles

9/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

8/10

Lincoln Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 0.8 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

10/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Santa Monica High School

Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles

9/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

10/10

College Readiness Rating

8/10

Shopping Scene
Montana Avenue brings together boutiques, specialty shops, and everyday services.
Coffee Culture
Cafés along Montana Avenue make it easy to find a coffee stop among neighborhood errands.
Green Spaces
Reed Park offers lawns, mature trees, and outdoor space within the neighborhood.
Walkable Streets
Montana Avenue’s shops and dining spots are clustered along a pleasant corridor for walking.

Wilshire/Montana sits in northern Santa Monica, with tree-lined residential streets between the coast and the city’s commercial corridors. Its mild coastal climate makes outdoor routines appealing year-round, while Montana Avenue is the neighborhood’s defining destination for independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. The area also offers access to neighborhood parks and playgrounds, including Reed Park, and to the beach and oceanfront paths farther south. Local architecture reflects Santa Monica’s early residential history, alongside later apartment buildings and shops. Daily errands can often be handled on foot or by bicycle along Montana Avenue; Big Blue Bus service and nearby routes connect to other parts of the Westside, while driving offers access to major streets and regional roads. For the Wilshire/Montana neighborhood, median rent is $3,495 per month, with a typical range of $1,450 to $10,500, based on 172 active listings.