Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Average rent in
Santa Monica, CA

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,650. This is +92%, or $1,750, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,650

decreased by24%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

447

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,650. This is +92%, or $1,750, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
34%
31%
15%
18%
$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 price trends in
Santa Monica, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 24% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Santa Monica, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $3,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA costs about $2,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,850. Houses for rent in Santa Monica, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,097.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,890

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$4,395

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$7,200

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$14,447

21%

15%

Studio

$2,055

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,055

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,890

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,447

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

15%

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$3,650
increased by92%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,749
increased by150%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Monica, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

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3202 Santa Monica Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City condo for rent in Santa Monica

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4 beds

2 baths

$800

Condo for rent

Available Dec 1

2300 Oak Street #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Upper floor master Bedroom in Santa Monica

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Condo for rent

Available Oct 2

s3222 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

s3222

3222 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Studio

1 bath

$1,490–$1,495

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908 6Th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

908 6Th St

908 6th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

1333 14Th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1333 14Th St

1333 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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

Available Dec 1

1015 2nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

1015 2nd Street

1015 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,698–$1,845

Apartment for rent

1921 19th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pico house for rent in Santa Monica

Property in the Heart of Santa Monica

1921 19th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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