Renting North of Montana, Santa Monica

North of Montana, Santa Monica is a neighborhood in Santa Monica, CA. 27 rentals are currently available here on EMLAKIE — EMLAKIE adds no broker fee of its own.

North of Montana — often shortened to "NoMo" — is Santa Monica's upscale residential neighborhood north of Montana Avenue, between San Vicente Boulevard and the Pacific Palisades border. It's known for its shopping and restaurant strip along Montana Avenue, quiet residential streets, and easy access to both the beach and the Palisades, and it's generally the highest-priced residential neighborhood in Santa Monica.

Avg. Rent

$18,249/mo

Listings

27

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Montana Avenue

Montana Avenue carries a boutique-heavy shopping and dining strip, distinct from the more mainstream retail of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade.

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Quiet Residential Streets

North of Montana is almost entirely single-family homes and low-rise apartment buildings on quiet, tree-lined streets.

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Beach Proximity

The neighborhood's southern and western edges are within walking or easy biking distance of the beach and the Santa Monica bike path.

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Schools

The neighborhood is served by well-regarded Santa Monica-Malibu Unified schools, a factor that draws long-term renter families.

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Palisades Border

North of Montana borders Pacific Palisades directly, putting Palisades Village's shops and the Getty Villa within a short drive.

Renter Tips for North of Montana, Santa Monica

This is Santa Monica's most expensive residential neighborhood, and inventory skews toward single-family homes and smaller apartment buildings rather than large complexes — expect less availability and higher rents than Downtown Santa Monica or Ocean Park for a comparable unit size. Streets closer to Montana Avenue itself carry more foot traffic; the residential blocks further north and south are quieter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called North of Montana?

The name describes its location — the residential area of Santa Monica north of Montana Avenue, between San Vicente Boulevard and the Pacific Palisades border.

Is North of Montana expensive?

Yes, it's generally the highest-priced residential neighborhood in Santa Monica, with inventory skewing toward single-family homes and smaller apartment buildings.

What is Montana Avenue known for?

A boutique shopping and dining strip that's more upscale and less touristy than Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade.

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