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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Monica, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Monica rent stands today
Santa Monica, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,495/month. Month over month, rents increased 4.2%, rising from $3,450 to $3,595 this June.
Vs. national rents
Santa Monica rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros. The market offers 263 total rentals, with a high average rent per square foot of $4.19.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Monica rent for about $1,960/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,200/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $19,994/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mid City rents fell 18.1% year over year to $3,248/month across 34 rentals, a decline compared to the citywide flat trend. Sunset Park also cooled with an 8.6% drop to $2,650/month, while North Of Montana rose 12.8% to $6,197/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Monica
$3,495/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Monica is $3,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,545 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Monica
263
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Monica rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Monica, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Monica have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Santa Monica, CA
Rent prices in Santa Monica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Monica is $3,190, whereas a house costs $6,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,960 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 |  3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,200 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $5,676 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $19,994 | 15% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Santa Monica | $3,495 | |
Mid City | $3,247 | |
North Of Montana | $6,197 | |
Northeast Santa Monica | $3,695 | |
Ocean Park | $3,995 | |
Pico | $3,397 | |
Sunset Park | $2,650 | |
Wilshire Montana | $3,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,190 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,735 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,960
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,676
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$19,994
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
1%
Wilshire Montana
Average rent
$3,395
Ocean Park
Average rent
$3,995
Pico
Average rent
$3,397
Mid City
Average rent
$3,247
Sunset Park
Average rent
$2,650
Downtown Santa Monica
Average rent
$3,495
North Of Montana
Average rent
$6,197
Northeast Santa Monica
Average rent
$3,695
Apartments
Average rent
$3,190
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,735
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$6,650
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
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.
How does rent in Santa Monica, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Santa Monica
79%higher than the national median
101%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Monica, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,925
20%$2,652
7%$2,795
9%$3,065
8%$2,295
2%$2,450
8%$1,850
4%$2,250
6%$2,500
14%$3,750
10%$2,939
1%$3,200
8%Discover rentals in Santa Monica, CA
5d+ ago
1637 Berkeley St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
3 beds
1 bath
$1,224
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1935 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950–$2,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2535 Kansas Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1327 Berkeley St #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
North of Montana apartment for rent in Santa Monica
2520 Alta Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
5 beds
4 baths
$35,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North of Montana house for rent in Santa Monica
314 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
5 beds
6 baths
$34,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 bed
1 bath
$3,352–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
3h ago
1230 Berkeley St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 bed
1 bath
$3,352–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,522–$3,754
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
801 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$3,645
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2428 Beverley Ave #A, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 beds
2 baths
$8,500
$7,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
1d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 bed
1 bath
$3,352–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
1d ago
518 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
220 Bay St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Monica, 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 $3,495 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Monica?
Average rent prices in Santa Monica have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Santa Monica rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Monica is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,545 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Monica?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Monica are Sunset Park ($2,650/mo), Mid City ($3,247/mo), and Wilshire Montana ($3,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Monica?
To comfortably afford rent in Santa Monica, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $4,300 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing in this beachside California city's competitive rental market.
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).