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4d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,150–$3,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
16h ago
Ocean Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,900–$5,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pico condo for rent in Santa Monica
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
$4,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1802 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,497–$3,211
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4d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,797–$3,030
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4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
On-Site Laundry
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Balcony
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,795–$4,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,745–$3,795
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6h ago
Verified
2000 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Balcony | Swimming pool | Fitness center
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,090–$5,429
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1315 Ocean Park Boulevard #5, Santa Monica, CA 90405
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,840
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 28
3h ago
Verified
1410 5th St #134, Santa Monica, CA 90401
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1240 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Furnished | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1915 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
1 bed
2 baths
$4,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
316 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$4,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica
Hardwood floor | Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
14h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,000–$5,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,898–$3,448
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1838 20th St #D, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Sunset Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1017 Ocean Park Blvd #8, Santa Monica, CA 90405
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,755–$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1023 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | High ceilings
Studio
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500–$2,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3008 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
402 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1417 17th St #D, Santa Monica, CA 90404
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
5d+ ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,490–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1451 Franklin St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
303 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Santa Monica apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,190–$7,049
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Park condo for rent in Santa Monica
2002 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Wilshire-Montana condo for rent in Santa Monica
821 3rd St #308, Santa Monica, CA 90403
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$5,485
Condo for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
Ocean Park townhouse for rent in Santa Monica
3101 5th St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90405
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,705
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When early settlers coined the term "Manifest Destiny," a city like Santa Monica, California, is likely what they had in mind. Santa Monica is where the famous Route 66 ends, and it's hard to think of a better destination point. This ocean-side city of 89,736 combines the laid-back beach demeanor of the South Bay with the pomp and circumstance of Hollywood, giving tourists and residents alike the best of all worlds.
Living in Santa Monica means sharing a home with the birthplace of beach volleyball, while also residing in a surfer and biker paradise. If sports aren't your thing, one can window shop in any of the city's three main shopping districts. For foodies and those who enjoy a night on the town, Santa Monica has a variety of wonderful restaurants and a hopping nightlife. It's also a stone's throw from Los Angeles, giving you access to that city's jobs and attractions. In short, Santa Monica has you covered.
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With its beachfront location and vibrant atmosphere, Santa Monica attracts residents who appreciate the mix of outdoor activities and urban amenities. Many locals enjoy the accessible public transportation options and variety of dining choices, along with the lively farmers market. However, some renters point to affordability as a significant concern, noting that high prices can make finding suitable housing challenging. Additionally, the area can get quite crowded, especially during tourist season, which affects the overall sense of space and parking availability.
Santa Monica's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $4,300 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing in this beachside California city's competitive rental market.
Rents in Santa Monica have generally decreased, with the average rent for all types decreasing by about 4%. Specifically, the cost of a 1-bedroom has decreased by 6%, and 2-bedrooms have dropped by 8%.
May offers the lowest rental prices in Santa Monica, while September has the highest rent, creating approximately a 5.5% difference between peak and off-peak months. Winter months and May provide the best opportunities for lower prices, while July shows the most competition among renters.
Ocean Park, Pico, Mid-City, and Downtown Santa Monica excel for social connectivity with high walk scores and robust transit access. These neighborhoods feature extensive restaurant scenes and well-developed street infrastructure that support vibrant community interactions and active lifestyles.
Sunset Park offers the most affordable option with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, 7% below the city median. Mid-City and Pico also provide budget-friendly alternatives at around $2,450 and $2,500 respectively, both offering significant savings below the median.
Mid-City, Pico, Northeast Santa Monica, and Downtown Santa Monica provide excellent pet-friendly options with dedicated pet waste stations and generous outdoor spaces. These neighborhoods feature no breed restrictions policies, dedicated pet spaces in buildings, and regular pet events that build community among animal lovers.
Utilities are rarely included in Santa Monica rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across the city. Studios show the highest rate at 0.05% of listings, while larger apartments have even lower rates of utility inclusion.
Santa Monica's rental market emphasizes contemporary architecture, which comprises 49.4% of available properties and reflects current design trends with clean lines and open floor plans. Bungalow-style properties account for 16.4% of the market, while modern architecture represents 12.5% of rental options.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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