Apartments For Rent in Santa Monica, CA
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- NEW - 2 DAYS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$3,235 - $5,415/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsThe Charlie Santa Monica | 1450 Cloverfield Blvd #B206,
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$4,519 - $13,518/moStudio-3 Beds1-3 BathsThe Park Santa Monica | 500 Broadway #248,
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- Total price$2,424 - $3,486/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsLiving at Santa Monica | 1519 6th St #1B-1Ba-646Sqft,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - $4,295 - $5,995/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsResidences on 3rd Street Promenade | 1453 3rd Street Promenade #610,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - $3,069 - $4,399/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsArrive Seaside I & II | 1548 6th St #1-311,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Total price$3,049 - $6,591/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsCatherine Santa Monica | 1625 Lincoln Blvd #215,
Santa Monica, CA 90404 - Total price$2,731 - $7,191/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsSanta Monica Collection | 501 Broadway #401,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - $3,650 - $4,700/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsMayfair Residences | 210 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Total price$2,964 - $5,870/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsAnara Santa Monica | 2200 Colorado Ave #721,
Santa Monica, CA 90404 - $2,750 - $3,675/moStudio-1 Bed1 BathPacific Plaza | 1431 Ocean Ave #a53e314bd,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - $16,510 - $18,910/mo2 Beds2 Baths1221 Ocean Avenue | 1221 Ocean Ave #b2d51d8e6,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - $3,500 - $4,800/mo1-2 Beds1-2 Baths525 SMB | 525 Santa Monica Blvd #2B-2Ba-980Sqft,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - $2,110 - $2,650/moStudio-1 Bed1 BathCriterion Promenade | 302 Arizona Ave #32,
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Total price$3,518 - $9,506/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsSway | 525 Broadway #1021,
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What Locals Say about Santa Monica
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Santa Monica pulses with beachside ease—walkable, sunny, foodie, and event-filled coastal living. People love the beach, parks, eateries, walkability, events, and easy transit options. They dislike traffic, high costs, construction, safety concerns, and homelessness.
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Average Rent Trends in Santa Monica, CA
Rent in Santa Monica, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $3,390 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,410 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,500 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,590 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,595 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,450 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,495 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,400 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,395 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,395 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,350 |
| May 2026 | $3,299 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $2,800 | $3,822 | $5,500 | $12,995 | $3,300 |
| Townhomes | $6,435 | $4,950 | $6,500 | $8,250 | $6,200 |
| Apartments and Condos | $2,700 | $3,683 | $4,500 | $5,495 | $3,195 |
| Houses | $3,011 | $5,017 | $9,999 | $19,500 | $14,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Santa Monica, CA
- What is the average rent in Santa Monica, CA?The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $3,300. Rent prices range from $1,115 to as much as $130,000, depending on the type of rental.
- How does the rent in Santa Monica, CA compare to the national average?Average rent in Santa Monica, CA is about 71% higher than the national average rent of $1,930. That means it is more expensive to rent in Santa Monica compared to the U.S. average.
- What is the average rent in Santa Monica, CA, by number of bedrooms?The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $2,003 for a studio, $2,800 for a 1 bedroom, $3,822 for a 2 bedroom, $5,500 for a 3 bedroom, and $12,995 for a 4 bedroom.
- How have rent prices in Santa Monica, CA changed compared to last year?In the past year, the average rent price in Santa Monica, CA has increased by $2. That means the average rent is 0% higher than last year.
- How many available rental listings are in Santa Monica, CA?There are 849 available rental listings in Santa Monica, CA.
- What are some neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA?Some neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA include: Wilshire/Montana, Sunset Park, Mid-City, Pico District, Ocean Park.
- What are some zip codes in Santa Monica, CA?
- What are some cities near Santa Monica, CA?Some nearby cities include: Marina del Rey, Culver City, Ladera Heights, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. These cities may have more rental options to explore.








