Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
90405, Santa Monica, CA

Median rent

Median rent in 90405

$2,725/mo

The average rent in 90405 is $2,725 per month as of May 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.

$5.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in 90405

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of 90405 rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in 90405, Santa Monica, CA

At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends for all bedroom counts and property types in 90405. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in 90405, Santa Monica, CA

Rent prices in 90405 vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in 90405 is $4,130, whereas a house costs $6,500. 1-bedroom apartments in 90405 run $3,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,835.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

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-

1 bedroom

$2,750

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-

2 bedroom

$5,218

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-

3 bedroom

$6,326

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-

4 bedroom

$75,000

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Studio

Average rent

$1,950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,218

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,326

4 bedroom

Average rent

$75,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in 90405, 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.

Discover rentals in 90405, Santa Monica, CA

717 Strand St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Ocean Park apartment for rent in Santa Monica

2br - PRIVATE BED & BATH 7 BLOCKS FROM THE BEACH )

717 Strand St #8, Santa Monica, CA 90405

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available May 11

2002 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

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

2525 28th St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

2525 28th St.

2525 28th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

1313 Pico Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

1313 Pico Blvd

1313 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for 90405, Santa Monica, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the 90405 rental market.

How much is rent in 90405?

The average rent in 90405 is $2,725 per month as of May 9, 2026.

How does 90405 rent compare to the national average?

Rent in 90405 is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in 90405?

To comfortably afford rent in 90405, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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