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 July 2026, the average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $3,443 per month, which is 76% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,443

1.3%$43 increase month-over-month

0.9%$32 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

793

APARTMENTS

$3,248

HOUSES

$15,000

TOWNHOUSES

$5,950

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Santa Monica, CA at $3,248 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $15,000 per month. Townhomes average $5,950 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	$3,999
3 Bedrooms	$5,950
4 Bedrooms	$15,000
All	$3,443

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Santa Monica, CA is $2,800 per month, followed by $3,999 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $15,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,495
2 Bedrooms	$4,166
3 Bedrooms	$6,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$5,950

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Santa Monica, CA is $4,495 per month, followed by $4,166 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $6,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,695
2 Bedrooms	$3,900
3 Bedrooms	$5,200
4 Bedrooms	$6,195
All	$3,250

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $2,695 per month, followed by $3,900 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $5,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,195 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,700
2 Bedrooms	$6,600
3 Bedrooms	$12,000
4 Bedrooms	$18,500
All	$15,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Santa Monica, CA is $2,700 per month, followed by $6,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $12,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $18,500 for a 4 bedroom house.