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1021 5th St ##210 - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Wilshire-Montana condo for rent in Santa Monica

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,795

1115 SM Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

1115 SM Apartments

1115 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

2–4 beds

2–5 baths

$5,549–$21,000

502 Strand St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$6,250

515 Ocean Ave #SPHC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North of Montana house for rent in Santa Monica

Balcony | Swimming pool | Fitness center

4 beds

5 baths

$27,500

508 Ashland Ave #216 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Ocean Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica

508 Ashland Ave #216, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Balcony | Walk-in closets | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$4,195

Sea Castle - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Sea Castle

1725 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,838–$4,333

1925 Montana Ave ##Apt - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North of Montana condo for rent in Santa Monica

1925 Montana Ave ##Apt, Santa Monica, CA 90403

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Bay on 6th - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Bay on 6th

1920 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,528–$3,049

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2037 Stewart St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,590

Montana House - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Montana House

209 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$3,195–$3,295

858 Harvard St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Northeast Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica

858 Harvard St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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A Santa Monica Sanctuary: 834 Fourth Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

A Santa Monica Sanctuary: 834 Fourth Street

834 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,408–$5,750

323 Bicknell - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

323 Bicknell

323 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,595

960 16th st - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

960 16th st

960 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$3,195

2210 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

2210 3rd St

2210 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

1524 17th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

1524 17th St.

1524 17th St #4, Santa Monica, CA 90404

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$3,595

519 Hill St in Santa Monica!  Steps to Main St and the beach! - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

519 Hill St in Santa Monica! Steps to Main St and the beach!

519 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$2,595–$2,850

OCEAN PARK BLVD., 1405 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.7

Very good

OCEAN PARK BLVD., 1405

1405 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

1 bed

1 bath

$3,095

700 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

2d ago

7.5

Very good

700 Broadway

700 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$4,895–$24,000

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2312 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Sunset Park house for rent in Santa Monica

3 beds

2 baths

$7,300

1010 21st St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Wilshire-Montana house for rent in Santa Monica

1010 21st St #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$4,295

1440 23rd St #123 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Mid-City condo for rent in Santa Monica

1440 23rd St #123, Santa Monica, CA 90404

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center

2 beds

2 baths

$4,498

e1232 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

e1232

1232 Euclid St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Ceiling fan

1 bed

1 bath

$2,294

Newly renovated unit in quiet neighborhood. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Newly renovated unit in quiet neighborhood.

420 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

Price drop

2622 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

2622 28th St

2622 28th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$2,095

824 11th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

824 11th Street

824 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

1022 Pacific St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1022 Pacific St

1022 Pacific St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,929–$5,500

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Nebraska Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Nebraska Apartments

3221 Nebraska Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

2450 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Sunset Park house for rent in Santa Monica

2450 Oak St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Garage parking | Storage | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$300

807 21st Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

807 21st Street

807 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$6,500

Price drop

1711 Delaware Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

1314 Euclid St. in Santa Monica - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1314 Euclid St. in Santa Monica

1314 Euclid St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

301 Ocean Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

301 Ocean Ave

301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$6,000–$12,000

1418 14th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

1418 14th Street

1418 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

2 beds

2 baths

$3,595

BA Franklin - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

BA Franklin

1433 Franklin St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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1113 - 27 26th Street, - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1113 - 27 26th Street,

27 1113 - 27 26th Street,, Santa Monica, CA 90403

On-site laundry | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$3,295

724 Ashland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

724 Ashland Ave

724 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Air conditioning | Storage | Controlled access

3 beds

2 baths

$5,450

231 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

North of Montana house for rent in Santa Monica

231 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

4 beds

5 baths

$22,000

1010 Pico Blvd in Santa Monica.  Walk to the beach and Main St! - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

1010 Pico Blvd in Santa Monica. Walk to the beach and Main St!

1010 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$1,650

Avalon Apts of SM - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Avalon Apts of SM

1032 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Controlled access | On-site management | Outdoor space

Studio

1 bath

$2,250

LA Ocean Park - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

LA Ocean Park

1224 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,595

Catherine - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Catherine

1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,190–$7,049

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
CLOVERFIELD, 2041 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

CLOVERFIELD, 2041

2041 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

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Ocean Park, 317-321 / 4TH, 2528 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Ocean Park, 317-321 / 4TH, 2528

317 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$11,000

2505 4th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

2505 4th Street

2505 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dishwasher | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

2408 Ocean Park Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

2408 Ocean Park Blvd

2408 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,595–$2,975

721 Hill St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

721 Hill St.

721 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

1251 14th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

1251 14th Street

1251 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dishwasher | Microwave

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,850–$3,595

1231 12th St. in Santa Monica.  Steps to Wilshire Blvd! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1231 12th St. in Santa Monica. Steps to Wilshire Blvd!

1231 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

2535 Kansas Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

2535 Kansas Ave

2535 Kansas Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150–$2,395

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Updated: September 14, 2026

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Santa Monica, CA apartments for rent

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.

Renting in Santa Monica, CA at a glance

As of today, Santa Monica's median rent price is $3,595 per month, which is down 7%, or $288, compared to last year.

Median rent

$3,595

YoY change

−7%

−$288/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

221

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$3,595−7%
1 bedroom$2,799−5%
2 bedroom$4,268−11%
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Santa Monica, CA

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica average around $2,900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,480/month.

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

December offers the best opportunity for apartment hunting in Santa Monica, with lower prices and less competition from other renters. May typically sees the lowest rents of the year, while September commands the highest prices with roughly a 5.5% difference between peak and low seasons.

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

Pico generates the highest renter interest at 1.4 times the market average, while Mid-City and Wilshire-Montana are also popular choices. Downtown Santa Monica and Ocean Park appeal to social renters with high walk scores and abundant restaurants, while Northeast Santa Monica and Sunset Park cater well to pet owners.

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

Based on our current listings data, Sunset Park offers the most affordable option with median rents around $2,930/month, followed by Pico at approximately $3,090/month and Downtown Santa Monica at roughly $3,410/month.

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

Pet owners will find excellent options in Northeast Santa Monica, Pico, Mid-City, and Sunset Park, where apartments feature pet-safe windows, dedicated pet spaces, and outdoor areas. These neighborhoods also offer pet events, waste stations, and convenient access to veterinary care.

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

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Santa Monica, appearing in just 0.04% of all apartments. One-bedrooms and studios show the highest rates at 0.05% each, while larger units are even less likely to include utilities.

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

Based on our current listings data, Santa Monica's rental market is dominated by contemporary architecture at 49.4% of properties, reflecting mid-20th century design with open floor plans and large windows. Bungalow-style homes from the early 1900s account for 16.5%, while modern architecture comprises 12.4% of available rentals.

Methodology: How we got this data

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 2026 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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