Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Monica College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Monica

$3,200/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Monica is $3,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.

$4.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Monica

77

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 14% 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 $2,895, whereas a house costs $5,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,845

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,585

-

22%

2 bedroom

$3,595

-

9%

3 bedroom

$5,809

-

-

4 bedroom

$14,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,845

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,585

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,809

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,000

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

1935 Cloverfield Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

1935 Cloverfield Blvd

1935 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950–$2,050

Price drop

Apartment for rent

GRANT, 818 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.4

Excellent

GRANT, 818

818 Grant St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

1860 9th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,595

Apartment for rent

1313 Pico Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1313 Pico Blvd

1313 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,200 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Monica?

Average rent prices in Santa Monica have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Santa Monica rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Monica is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 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 $128,000/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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