Wilshire Montana

Santa Monica, CA

Wilshire Montana - Santa Monica, CA

Area Guide

A thriving neighborhood with coastal views

Coastal • Scenic • Vibrant • Outdoors •

Wilshire Montana is a densely populated community located minutes from the beautiful Santa Monica State Beach. This neighborhood offers several highly-rated public schools and an array of outdoor amenities. At Christine Emerson Reed Park, locals can enjoy tennis courts, a playground, and a basketball court. Renters can also take a stroll, skate, or cycle along Ocean Front Walk, situated near the shoreline. Be sure to take in the numerous coastal bars, restaurants, and coffee shops nearby. Renters have a variety of luxury and upscale apartments to choose from in Wilshire Montana.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Wilshire Montana is $1,970 for a studio, $2,654 for one bedroom, $3,500 for two bedrooms, and $4,682 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilshire Montana has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Studio
412 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,970/month

Average Rent

1 BR
582 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,654/month

Average Rent

2 BR
893 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,500/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,114 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$4,682/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Santa Monica State Beach
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Will Rogers State Beach
Temescal Gateway Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Los Angeles Air Force Base

Airports

Los Angeles International
Bob Hope

Colleges

Top Apartments in Wilshire Montana

901 Ocean Ave

901 Ocean Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$4,300 - $5,900 | 1-2 Beds

Montana Avenue

315 Montana Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$4,695 | 2 Beds

Fourth Street Apartments

1023 4th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,245 - $2,435 | Studio

Villa Cordova

1133 10th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$4,995 | 2 Beds

329 California Ave

329 California Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$3,550 | 2 Beds

924 11th St

924 11th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$3,200 | 2 Beds

950 4th St

950 4th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$4,625 | 1 Bed

16th Street

843 16th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$4,200 | 1-2 Beds

1115 Euclid St

1115 Euclid St,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

$2,500 | 1 Bed

Houses for Rent in Wilshire Montana

1126 Idaho Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $5,500

703 Palisades Beach Rd,
Santa Monica, CA 90402

5 Beds | 5 Baths | $40,000

537 Montana Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $4,275

714 12th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90402

5 Beds | 7 Baths | $27,500

828 5th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90403

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $3,200

535 Ocean Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90402

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $15,500

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Living in Wilshire Montana

Santa Monica became a city in the 1880s, and it quickly became a popular resort filled with major oceanfront hotels and amusement parks. Although the city suffered during the Great Depression, the economic boom caused by World War II boosted Santa Monica's economy considerably, as did the building of the Santa Monica Freeway in the 1950s. The area north of Wilshire remained one of the wealthiest and most desirable during this entire period.

Although the Wilshire Montana district doesn't contain any museums, those curious about Santa Monica's history can learn more at the Santa Monica History Museum and the Santa Monica Historical Society Museum just to the south.

At the heart of the Wilshire Montana's arts scene is the Aero Theatre on Montana Avenue. Managed by the American Cinematheque, this restored gem features special screenings of great films from the past, film festivals and speaker series throughout the year.

Palisades Park runs along the western end of the Wilshire Montana neighborhood, inviting all residents to enjoy the ocean views, fresh sea breezes and beautiful landscaping for a stroll, a run or just an afternoon relaxing and reading a book. The park runs for almost 2 miles along the cliffs of Santa Monica with the wide Santa Monica beach and Pacific Ocean below.

Those looking for more structured activities can head to Douglas Park or Christine Emerson Reed Park. Douglas Park at 25th and Wilshire features a lawn bowling green, playground and skateboard area. Residents with small kids, however, know the greatest attraction of this park lies in its little pond filled with ducks and turtles. Christine Emerson Reed Park on Seventh Street features tennis courts, basketball courts and a playground. While you'll pay a small charge for the tennis courts, all other park facilities cost nothing. Dogs are welcome on-leash only. Every Thanksgiving, Christine Emerson Reed Park serves as the home base for the Santa Monica Gobble Wobble, a 5K or 10K run (your choice) that lets locals work off their Thanksgiving dinners in advance.