Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Monica College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Monica

$3,225/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Monica is $3,225 per month as of September 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,325 more per month.

$4.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Monica

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Monica rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Santa Monica College, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Monica have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Santa Monica College, CA

Rent prices in Santa Monica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Monica is $2,995, whereas a house costs $5,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,595.

Listings

Studio

$2,395

-

43%

1 bedroom

$2,850

-

22%

2 bedroom

$3,650

-

8%

3 bedroom

$5,809

-

-

4 bedroom

$14,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,809

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Monica College, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Santa Monica College, CA

2627 10th Ct. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

2627 10th Ct.

2627 10th Ct, Santa Monica, CA 90405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

226 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

226

1951 22nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

721 Hill St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

721 Hill St.

721 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

1711 Delaware Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

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Frequently asked questions for Santa Monica College, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Monica rental market.

How much is rent in Santa Monica?

The average rent in Santa Monica is $3,225 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Monica?

Average rent prices in Santa Monica have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Santa Monica rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Monica is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,325 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Monica?

To comfortably afford rent in Santa Monica, you'd need to earn approximately $129,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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