How much is the average rent in Santa Monica, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

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.

Are rents going up or down in Santa-Monica, CA?

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%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

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.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

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.

What areas of Santa Monica, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

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.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Santa Monica, CA?

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.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Santa Monica, CA?

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.

Are most apartments in Santa Monica, CA largely older buildings or new developments?

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.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

101 rentals

8h ago

Very good

1115 SM Apartments

1115 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok

1–4 beds

1–5 baths

$3,000–$19,950

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

15h ago

9.1

Excellent

920 Marine Street

920 Marine Street ##2, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$4,495

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

16h ago

8.8

Very good

1437 1443 9th St

1437 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$3,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

17h ago

8.1

Very good

Two Nineteen

219 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok

1 bed

1 bath

$2,995

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Pet Friendly Mid-City house for rent in Santa Monica

1257 25th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

3 baths

$5,358

House for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

EV Charging

Fireplace

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Rent special

New construction

1d ago

7.5

Very good

700 Broadway

700 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$4,195–$32,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,795

1437 9th St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$3,085–$5,364

2000 Main St

3401 Ocean Park Blvd #104 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Pet Friendly Sunset Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica

3401 Ocean Park Blvd #104, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Affordable 2BR/2BA in Santa Monica 90403 — Section 8 Voucher Holders Welcome - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Affordable 2BR/2BA in Santa Monica 90403 — Section 8 Voucher Holders Welcome

1134 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$3,580

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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2d ago

8.6

Very good

1024 Pico Boulevard

1024 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,325

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

917 Lincoln Ops

917 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,500–$7,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,995

219 Montana Ave

$3,580

1134 26th St

$2,195–$2,325

1951 1951 Frank St. & 2519 Virginia Ave.

$2,500

227 Strand St

2d ago

Excellent

123 California Ave

123 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,748–$3,298

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Monica condo for rent in Santa Monica

1755 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1 bed

2 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Concierge Service

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

3d ago

8.3

Very good

EUCLID, 1837

1837 Euclid St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Air conditioning | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,399

Apartment for rent

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

CENTINELA, 2643

2643 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,299–$2,599

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

Pet Friendly Wilshire-Montana condo for rent in Santa Monica

821 3rd St #308, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$5,385

Condo for rent

Available Dec 10

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

3d ago

Pet Friendly Wilshire-Montana condo for rent in Santa Monica

821 3rd St #205, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$4,000

$3,900

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Apr 3

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

3d ago

Pet Friendly Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

1844 16TH STREET

1844 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$5,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,845–$3,360

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

3d ago

8.5

Very good

The Sea Cliff

451 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$4,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

1957 Frank St / 2519 Virginia Ave

1951 1951 Frank St. & 2519 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195–$2,325

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Oven

3d ago

Excellent

937 10th Street

937 10th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,030

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Montana House

209 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$4,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.3

Very good

a1306

1306 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.8

Very good

227 Strand St

227 Strand St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

4d ago

Pet Friendly Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica

631 Pacific St #1, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$4,250

$4,150

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 21

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

COLORADO, 2821

2821 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,450

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.6

Very good

14th St.

1323 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,195–$3,695

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.8

Very good

914 7th Street

914 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,495–$3,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1132-1142 Princeton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

1132-1142 Princeton Street

1132 Princeton St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,295–$4,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,948–$2,098

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Pico house for rent in Santa Monica

3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Prime Santa Monica WITH PRIVATE FRONT YARD, BACK PATIO and EXTRA BONUS ROOM!

1760 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$5,995

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

1251 14th Street

1251 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

2 baths

$3,550–$3,695

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

1044-1048 7th St

1044 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,000–$5,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

1850 11th St, unit 1

1850 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$5,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

North Euclid Luxury Investments LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

North Euclid Luxury Investments LLC

1518 Euclid St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Oven

2 beds

2 baths

$3,295

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

817 Hill St.

817 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

2 baths

$3,920

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1813 9th St.

1813 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2 baths

$4,550

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2622 28th St

2622 28th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Oven

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

01037FI

1037 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

01120SI

1120 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Wilshire-Montana apartment for rent in Santa Monica

1102 11th St Santa Monica CA 90403

1102 11th St #308, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,065

$4,820

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1043 Pacific St

1043 Pacific St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok

3 beds

1 bath

$5,450

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2307 Ocean Ave

2307 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Microwave

Studio

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Sunset Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica

2331 20th St #3, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Sunset Park house for rent in Santa Monica

2211 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

4 beds

3 baths

$17,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Mid-City house for rent in Santa Monica

1423 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

House for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Wilshire-Montana condo for rent in Santa Monica

Great 1 Bed, 1 Bath Unit in Santa Monica - $2290/mo

1045 20th St #E, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,690

$2,290

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 25

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Ocean Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica

$8,900 - Spectacular and rare 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse In Santa Monica

2428 Beverley Ave #C, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$8,500

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

EV Charging

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

2106 Delaware Ave Apt B #2106B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Pico townhouse for rent in Santa Monica

2106 Delaware Ave Apt B #2106B, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,595

House for rent

Available May 19

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2106 Delaware Ave Apt C #2106C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

2106 Delaware Ave Apt C #2106C, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

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