Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,500. This is +79%, or $1,550, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,500. This is +79%, or $1,550, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $3,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA costs about $2,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,795. Houses for rent in Santa Monica, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,695 | 1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $4,300 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $5,995 | 8% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $20,900 | 17% | 27% | |
Studio | $1,995 | 2% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Santa Monica | $3,474 | |
Mid City | $3,195 | |
North Of Montana | $5,095 | |
Northeast Santa Monica | $3,845 | |
Ocean Park | $4,350 | |
Pico | $2,995 | |
Sunset Park | $2,624 | |
Wilshire Montana | $3,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,247 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,200 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,900
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
27%
Wilshire Montana
Average rent
$3,500
Ocean Park
Average rent
$4,350
Pico
Average rent
$2,995
Mid City
Average rent
$3,195
Sunset Park
Average rent
$2,624
North Of Montana
Average rent
$5,095
Downtown Santa Monica
Average rent
$3,474
Northeast Santa Monica
Average rent
$3,845
Apartments
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,247
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Monica, 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.
Median rent prices in Santa Monica, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beverly Hills, CA.
Santa Monica
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Monica, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
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2d ago
1637 Berkeley St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
3 beds
1 bath
$1,224
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sunset Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica
2300 Oak St #5, Santa Monica, CA 90405
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1h ago
1935 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mid-City house for rent in Santa Monica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
4d ago
2546 Kansas Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2525 28th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1412 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
1 bath
$2,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1317 18th St #D, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
House for rent
3d ago
Downtown Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
1347 Palisades Beach Rd #1, Santa Monica, CA 90401
4 beds
5 baths
$45,000
House for rent
Available Apr 29
1d ago
North of Montana apartment for rent in Santa Monica
5 beds
4.5 baths
$35,000
Apartment for rent
18h ago
700 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,895–$32,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
1267 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
3 beds
3 baths
$32,000
House for rent
3d ago
Northeast Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
12700 Montana Ave #1, Santa Monica, CA 90049
4 beds
5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Northeast Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
1126 Yale St #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403
5 beds
5 baths
$20,900
House for rent
Available Mar 1
3d ago
Downtown Santa Monica apartment for rent in Santa Monica
2 beds
2 baths
$16,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
18h ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,215–$4,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
2d ago
1550 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,900–$5,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pico condo for rent in Santa Monica
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
$5,335
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,785–$3,030
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,497–$3,116
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1022 Euclid St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,215–$4,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
801 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$3,895–$4,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1240 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,045–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
316 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$5,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
4d ago
Verified
950 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,845–$4,695
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2000 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,205–$5,374
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Pico condo for rent in Santa Monica
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
$5,335
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,785–$3,030
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,497–$3,116
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2000 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,205–$5,374
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1315 Ocean Park Boulevard #5, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
$2,840
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 28
2d ago
Verified
1240 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Studio
1 bath
$2,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
316 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
2 beds
2 baths
$5,095
Apartment for rent