Experience the quintessential Santa Monica lifestyle in this beautifully modernized residential retreat.
Perfectly situated in a desirable, tree-lined beach-commute corridor at 1204 California Ave, this fully transformed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence offers an exceptionally bright, airy sanctuary. Tucked inside a beautifully maintained building with exceptional curb appeal and lush manicured landscaping, this turn-key apartment seamlessly combines contemporary luxury with effortless coastal living.
Interior Design Highlights:
Sprawling Open-Concept Living Room: Step onto premium wide-plank dark wood-style flooring into a vast main living area defined by crisp white walls and modern trim work. The expansive layout feels incredibly grand, flooded with natural Southern California sunlight from multiple oversized windows and glass sliding doors.
Private Covered Balcony Oasis: Extend your living space outdoors through the grand sliding glass doors onto an oversized private balcony. It is the perfect spot for morning espressos, evening relaxation, and enjoying the coastal ocean breezes.
The fully modernized kitchen layout features custom white shaker cabinetry, premium dark countertops, and a deep undermount stainless steel sink with a professional gooseneck pull-down faucet. It comes equipped with a high-end stainless steel appliance package, including a smooth-top electric range, matching microwave hood, built-in dishwasher, and a spacious refrigerator.
Serene Bedroom Retreat: The peaceful bedroom serves as a quiet rest suite, offering continued wood-style plank flooring and an additional set of grand floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open straight out to the balcony.
Mirrored Wardrobe Systems: The bedroom features a massive, wall-to-wall closet system outfitted with sliding mirrored panels that bounce natural light across the room.
Designer Spa Bathroom: Refresh in a fully renovated bathroom showcasing a modern light-grey shaker vanity with ample drawer storage, premium quartz counters, and contemporary plumbing fixtures. The pristine shower/tub combination is enveloped in high-end, floor-to-ceiling porcelain marble-veined tile accented by an integrated storage niche.
Unmatched Storage Solutions: Staying organized is effortless thanks to a dedicated hallway storage wing lined with deep, full-height white linen cabinets and upper utility cubbies.
The Santa Monica Lifestyle: Ultimate Westside Living
Living on California Avenue places you in a "Walker's Paradise" right at the intersection of Santa Monica's finest beach recreation and urban culture.
Montana Avenue & Wilshire Corridor: Walk just blocks to the premier shopping and dining destination of Montana Avenue, filled with high-end boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and organic juice bars. Endless everyday conveniences, grocery hubs, and artisanal bistros line nearby Wilshire Boulevard.
Palisades Park & The Beach: Grab your bike or take a casual stroll straight down to the iconic bluffs of Palisades Park. Enjoy immediate access to the pristine Santa Monica beaches, the historic pier, and scenic coastal bike paths.
Effortless LA Connectivity: Positioned with seamless cross-city access, enjoy a rapid commute to local Silicon Beach tech hubs, Venice, and West LA, with convenient proximity to the 10 freeway and local Metro transit stations.
Apartment for rent
$2,699/moFees may apply
1204 California Ave, APT 6, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1beds
675sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
What's special
Turn-key apartmentBeautifully modernized residential retreatOversized private balconyPrivate covered balcony oasisContemporary plumbing fixturesDesirable tree-lined beach-commute corridorFully modernized kitchen layout
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 675 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: California 1204
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,699+4%$4/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listing removed | $2,595$4/sqft |
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| 1/18/2025 | Price change | $2,595-3.9%$4/sqft |
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| 12/18/2024 | Price change | $2,699+8%$4/sqft |
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| 11/15/2022 | Price change | $2,500-2.9%$4/sqft |
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| 10/31/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,575+17%$4/sqft |
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| 8/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/19/2021 | Price change | $2,200-3.7%$3/sqft |
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| 7/12/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,285$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Santa Monica High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi







