Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Last updated on September 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA have increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 9% in the last year.
We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,882. This is +97% higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,882. This is +97% 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $3,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA costs about $2,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,250. Houses for rent in Santa Monica, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,972.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $4,798 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $6,300 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $20,450 | 8% | 53% | |
Studio | $2,047 | 4% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
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Downtown Santa Monica | $3,588 | |
Mid City | $4,675 | |
North Of Montana | $6,750 | |
Northeast Santa Monica | $6,000 | |
Ocean Park | $4,500 | |
Pico | $2,995 | |
Sunset Park | $3,272 | |
Wilshire Montana | $3,150 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $3,295 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,972 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,798
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,450
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
53%
Wilshire Montana
Average rent
$3,150
Ocean Park
Average rent
$4,500
Pico
Average rent
$2,995
Mid City
Average rent
$4,675
North Of Montana
Average rent
$6,750
Downtown Santa Monica
Average rent
$3,588
Sunset Park
Average rent
$3,272
Northeast Santa Monica
Average rent
$6,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$6,972
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
12%
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.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Monica, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
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5d+ ago
Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1330 10th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Pico apartment for rent in Santa Monica
2020 Cloverfield Blvd #5B2, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Mid-City condo for rent in Santa Monica
3202 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
4 beds
2 baths
$1,280
Condo for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Sunset Park condo for rent in Santa Monica
2300 Oak St #2B2, Santa Monica, CA 90405
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
3222 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Studio
1 bath
$1,490–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1217 20th St #202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1015 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,848–$3,198
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
508 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
North of Montana house for rent in Santa Monica
4 beds
7 baths
$69,000
House for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
North of Montana house for rent in Santa Monica
409 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
4 beds
5 baths
$69,000
$59,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
1341 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
3 beds
3 baths
$39,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
1347 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
4 beds
5 baths
$37,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
2530 Beverley Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
4 beds
3 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
North of Montana house for rent in Santa Monica
253 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
4 beds
4 baths
$33,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
North of Montana house for rent in Santa Monica
808 Woodacres Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
5 beds
4 baths
$33,000
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,145–$5,114
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
9h ago
938 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,150–$3,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Santa Monica apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1659 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio
1 bath
$2,325–$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
834 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$4,060–$4,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1843 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio
1 bath
$2,788–$2,837
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio
1 bath
$2,788–$2,837
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1420 5th St #207, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,260–$5,140
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1410 5th St #134, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,070–$5,580
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,910
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
421 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1541 Ocean Ave #309, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
14h ago
Verified
2000 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,137–$6,326
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,145–$5,114
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
9h ago
938 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2 beds
2 baths
$3,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Santa Monica apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1659 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio
1 bath
$2,325–$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Mid-City condo for rent in Santa Monica
2 beds
2 baths
$5,400
$4,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1843 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1018 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 bed
1 bath
$2,725–$3,196
Price drop
Apartment for rent