Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Monica, CA

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.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,450

decreased by22%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

449

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
36%
32%
13%
16%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Santa Monica, CA

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%

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%

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$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,599
increased by142%

higher than the national median

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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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

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2325 Kansas Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

3101 5th St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ocean Park townhouse for rent in Santa Monica

3101 5th St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90405

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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1514 Yale St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

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629 Idaho Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Lower 1 bedroom, 1 bath with , Parking is one covered space

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

117 Strand St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Ocean Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica

Stylish Beachside Living with one dedicated parking space

117 Strand St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90405

1 bed

1 bath

$1,720

Apartment for rent

2811 3rd St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Ocean Park house for rent in Santa Monica

brand new!!!!!! remodel 1 beds 1 baths

2811 3rd St #10, Santa Monica, CA 90405

1 bed

1 bath

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