Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,495. This is +84%, or $1,594, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Monica, CA is $3,495. This is +84%, or $1,594, 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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA costs about $2,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,795. Houses for rent in Santa Monica, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,250.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,797 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $4,250 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $6,047 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $21,999 | 17% | 11% | |
Studio | $2,100 | 4% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Santa Monica | $3,295 | |
Mid City | $3,395 | |
North Of Montana | $5,045 | |
Northeast Santa Monica | $4,849 | |
Ocean Park | $3,895 | |
Pico | $3,222 | |
Sunset Park | $2,895 | |
Wilshire Montana | $3,495 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,075 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,250 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,047
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$21,999
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
11%
Wilshire Montana
Average rent
$3,495
Ocean Park
Average rent
$3,895
Pico
Average rent
$3,222
Mid City
Average rent
$3,395
Sunset Park
Average rent
$2,895
North Of Montana
Average rent
$5,045
Downtown Santa Monica
Average rent
$3,295
Northeast Santa Monica
Average rent
$4,849
Apartments
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,075
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
No Change
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 30% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
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5d+ ago
Ocean Park condo for rent in Santa Monica
2002 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Mar 15
1d ago
Wilshire-Montana apartment for rent in Santa Monica
1012 3rd St #300, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1914 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1935 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1412 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2508 Kansas Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1043 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$3,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1754 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
1 bath
$2,490
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
Wilshire-Montana house for rent in Santa Monica
972 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
5 beds
11 baths
$100,000
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
427 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
5 beds
3 baths
$50,000
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
$45,000
House for rent
3h ago
700 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,795–$32,000
Apartment 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
3.5 baths
$31,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica
127 Hollister Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
3 beds
4 baths
$35,000
$30,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Santa Monica house for rent in Santa Monica
12700 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90049
4 beds
1.5 baths
$27,500
$25,000
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5h ago
1550 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,900–$5,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,235–$2,897
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,730–$2,747
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
950 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,845–$4,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1118 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
814 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2 beds
2 baths
$3,795–$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,235–$2,897
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1915 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$4,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1240 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,055–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,600
$2,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
801 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1 bed
1 bath
$3,795
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1410 5th St #206, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,200–$5,270
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
316 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,750–$5,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1118 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2501 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
1458 Berkeley St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 beds
1 bath
$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1802 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Santa Monica condo for rent in Santa Monica
1 bed
1.5 baths
$5,800
$5,700
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
1455 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,235–$2,897
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,730–$2,747
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1118 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
814 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2 beds
2 baths
$3,795–$3,995
Apartment for rent