Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
Santa Monica, CA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

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.

Rent price summary for
Santa Monica, CA

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.

$3.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,882

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

396

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
31%
27%
18%
21%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

72%
28%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 comparables in
Santa Monica, CA

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

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in Santa Monica, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Santa Monica, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beverly Hills, CA.

Santa Monica

Median rent price$3,882
increased by97%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,995
increased by153%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Monica, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

More data insights and reports

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1330 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica

Garage for rent w/ automatic opener

1330 10th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Studio

0 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 9

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5d+ ago

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$1,250

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Available Aug 1

3202 Santa Monica Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City condo for rent in Santa Monica

Cozy and spacious room in core Santa Monica

3202 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

4 beds

2 baths

$1,280

Condo for rent

Available Sep 16

2300 Oak St #2B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sunset Park condo for rent in Santa Monica

Bedroom in Core Santa Monica for rent, WALK to SMC

2300 Oak St #2B2, Santa Monica, CA 90405

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

s3222 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

s3222

3222 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Studio

1 bath

$1,490–$1,495

Apartment for rent

1217 20th St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica

1b/1b in 2b/2b in Santa Monica for rent

1217 20th St #202, Santa Monica, CA 90404

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

1015 2nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.2

Excellent

1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,848–$3,198

Price drop

Apartment for rent

508 Ashland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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