Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Monica College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Monica

$3,100/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Monica is $3,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.

$4.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Monica

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Monica rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 24% 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 $2,950, whereas a house costs $5,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,672.

Listings

Studio

$2,080

-

39%

1 bedroom

$2,695

-

17%

2 bedroom

$3,700

-

4%

3 bedroom

$6,686

-

-

4 bedroom

$12,747

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,080

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,686

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,747

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

1860 9th St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1318 Euclid St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1318 Euclid St

1318 Euclid St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $3,100 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Monica?

Average rent prices in Santa Monica have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Santa Monica rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Monica is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $124,000/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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