Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,450. This is +82%, or $1,550, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,450. This is +82%, 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $3,114. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA costs about $2,763 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,875. Houses for rent in Santa Monica, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $4,271 | 4% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $6,488 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $16,000 | 16% | 5% | |
Studio | $2,195 | 3% | 14% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Santa Monica | $3,487 | |
Mid City | $3,295 | |
North Of Montana | $6,695 | |
Northeast Santa Monica | $4,396 | |
Ocean Park | $3,850 | |
Pico | $2,845 | |
Sunset Park | $2,950 | |
Wilshire Montana | $3,586 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,114 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,600 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,271
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,488
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$16,000
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
5%
Wilshire Montana
Average rent
$3,586
Ocean Park
Average rent
$3,850
Pico
Average rent
$2,845
Mid City
Average rent
$3,295
Sunset Park
Average rent
$2,950
Downtown Santa Monica
Average rent
$3,487
North Of Montana
Average rent
$6,695
Northeast Santa Monica
Average rent
$4,396
Apartments
Average rent
$3,114
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$6,600
Last 30 days
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.
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 25% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
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5d+ ago
Mid-City condo for rent in Santa Monica
3202 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90025
4 beds
2 baths
$800
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
3222 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Studio
1 bath
$1,490–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pico condo for rent in Santa Monica
2325 Kansas Ave #2, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Park townhouse for rent in Santa Monica
3101 5th St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
3d ago
Mid-City apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1514 Yale St #4, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Wilshire-Montana house for rent in Santa Monica
629 Idaho Ave #6, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
2d ago
Ocean Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica
117 Strand St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,720
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
2811 3rd St #10, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,730
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
427 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
5 beds
3 baths
$50,000
House for rent
2d ago
Downtown Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
1347 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
4 beds
5 baths
$45,000
House 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
$37,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Santa Monica townhouse for rent in Santa Monica
11 Marine Ter Unit 1 #1, Santa Monica, CA 90401
3 beds
3 baths
$32,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
12700 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90049
4 beds
1 bath
$30,000
House for rent
19h ago
Sunset Park house for rent in Santa Monica
1812 Navy St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
5 beds
3 baths
$24,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
4 beds
4 baths
$24,000
House for rent
Available Jan 7
1d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,955–$3,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1550 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,600–$6,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2620 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,378
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,519–$2,973
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,384–$2,747
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1118 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
950 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$4,395–$4,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
814 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995–$4,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,519–$2,973
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1427 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,955–$3,895
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
204 Washington Ave #297, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
421 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1240 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Studio
1 bath
$2,025
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1915 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1–2 baths
$2,795–$4,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1410 5th St #205, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,480–$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,710
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2620 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,378
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1756 Franklin St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1458 Berkeley St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,519–$2,973
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2000 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,919–$6,326
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 28
23h ago
Verified
421 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,710
Apartment for rent