What's the average rent in Santa Monica, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Santa Monica, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $3,350 per month, which is 74% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,350

-2.2%-$75 decrease month-over-month

-0.2%-$8 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

823

APARTMENTS

$3,116

HOUSES

$14,000

TOWNHOUSES

$6,000

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Santa Monica, CA at $3,116 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $14,000 per month. Townhomes average $6,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,920
3 Bedrooms	$5,311
4 Bedrooms	$11,000
All	$3,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Santa Monica, CA is $2,800 per month, followed by $3,920 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,311 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $11,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$6,044
2 Bedrooms	$4,511
3 Bedrooms	$6,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$6,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Santa Monica, CA is $6,044 per month, followed by $4,511 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $6,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,700
2 Bedrooms	$3,800
3 Bedrooms	$4,690
4 Bedrooms	$5,495
All	$3,180

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $2,700 per month, followed by $3,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,690 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,495 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,200
2 Bedrooms	$4,950
3 Bedrooms	$7,495
4 Bedrooms	$44,000
All	$14,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Santa Monica, CA is $3,200 per month, followed by $4,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $7,495 for a 3 bedroom house, and $44,000 for a 4 bedroom house.