844 3rd Street 5
For Rent844 3rd Street 5, Santa Monica, CA 90403
About this Home
Located just moments from the ocean, Palisades Park, Montana Avenue, and the 3rd Street Promenade, this move-in-ready Santa Monica townhome offers the privacy and feel of a single-family residence within an exclusive five-unit gated community. The spacious 3-bedroom plus loft, 3-bath layout features a dramatic light-filled living room with soaring 20-foot ceilings, a double-sided fireplace, and hardwood flooring throughout. The recently remodeled chef's kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerator, stone countertops, center island, and opens seamlessly to the dining area for entertaining. An expansive loft overlooks the living space and provides flexible use as a den, office, or media area, with balconies on both ends. The primary suite is a private retreat with a beautifully updated spa-like bathroom with dual vanities, free standing tub, and dreamless glass shower with rainfall shower head, while the top-floor bedroom opens to a large rooftop terrace with city views and peek-a-boo ocean vistas. Additional highlights include EV-ready secure parking with direct access, in-unit laundry, ample storage, low HOA dues, abundant natural light, and excellent walkability to the beach, shops, restaurants, and weekly farmers market.
The open-concept layout is designed for both grand entertaining and comfortable daily living. Residents enjoy access to premium amenities.
Building Amenities
Rental Requirements
Credit Score
Minimum 700+ FICO score required.
Income Requirement
3x monthly rent in gross income.
Security Deposit
Equal to 1.5 months rent.
Employment
2 years consistent work history.
Walk Score & Transit
Daily errands do not require a car.
Many nearby public transportation options.
Flat as a pancake, excellent bike lanes.
Market Comparison
Relative pricing for luxury rentals in this area
This property is priced competitively within the top 25% of luxury rentals in this area.
Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
Request to Apply
Marcus Thorne
Property Manager