What are the average rent costs in Santa Monica, CA?

The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $2,971.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $2,513.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $2,971.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $3,852.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $7,285.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA is $7,407.

Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA with Washer/Dryer Connections

234 Rentals

Good Value

STUDIO

$2,195+

1 BED

$3,245+

The SW by CLG

1947 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 402-5216
Good Value

2 BEDS

$4,695

Villa Cordova

1133 10th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Call (424) 238-3203
1 BED

$3,500+

2 BEDS

$4,500+

525 | SMB

525 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Call (424) 322-6523
1 BED

$2,895+

2 BEDS

$3,795+

Santa Monica Breeze by Wiseman

1539 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 365-8647
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$7,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$7,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$7,500

2428 Beverley Ave Unit A

2428 Beverley Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Call (626) 414-5869
2 BEDS

$1,100

1525 S Saltair Ave

1525 S Saltair Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
1 BED

$4,600

Ocean Condos- All Ocean View Apartments!

2101 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 BEDS

$3,595

1418 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

1418 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
3 BEDS

$5,500

129 Marguerita Ave

129 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
1 BED

$2,395

11714 Goshen Ave

11714 Goshen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$19,950

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$19,950
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$19,950

411 Grand Blvd

411 Grand Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,495

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,495
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,495

1328 Harvard St Unit Private Back

1328 Harvard St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,500

1306 Electric Ave Unit 1306

1306 Electric Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291

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5 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$9,998

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$9,998
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$9,998

49 Dudley Ave

49 Dudley Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,675

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,675
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,675

348 7th Ave Unit C

348 7th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,500

2487 Corinth Ave Unit 2485 1-2

2487 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,250

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,250
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,250

954 S Barrington Ave

954 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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Discounts

Discounts

1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,985

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,985
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,985

3015 Butler Ave

3015 Butler Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,200

2015 21st St Unit A

2015 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,995

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,995
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,995

202 Bicknell Ave Unit 5w

202 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,000

1215 Armacost Ave Unit 302

1215 Armacost Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,950

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,950
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,950

11625 Texas Ave Unit 201

11625 Texas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,995

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,995
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,995

129 Stonehaven Way Unit 127 Stonehaven

129 Stonehaven Way, Los Angeles, CA 90049
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,795

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,795
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,795

1448 Butler Ave Unit #3

1448 Butler Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,600

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,600
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,600

11685 Gorham Ave Unit 4

11685 Gorham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$7,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$7,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$7,000

2654 Granville Ave

2654 Granville Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064
5 BEDS, 6 BATHS

$16,900

911 Harvard St

911 Harvard St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$14,000

723 Palisades Beach Rd Unit 318

723 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
4 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$15,000

1420 Ashland Ave

1420 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$8,000

1513 9th St Unit 3

1513 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,400

1411 Cloverfield Blvd Unit B

1411 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,650

3114 6th St

3114 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
4 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$45,000

1347 Palisades Beach Rd

1347 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$14,500

1304 San Vicente Blvd

1304 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$22,000

430 Mesa Rd

430 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
7 BEDS, 8 BATHS

$130,000

964 Palisades Beach Rd

964 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
5 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$35,000

420 Alta Ave

420 Alta Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,400

1440 23rd St Unit 123

1440 23rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS

$19,500

279 Mabery Rd

279 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,000

415 Montana Ave Unit 203

415 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,700

1325 Arizona Ave Unit 201

1325 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
5 BEDS, 5 BATHS

$45,000

703 Palisades Beach Rd

703 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Santa Monica at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,971

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Santa Monica, CA Apartments for Rent

Santa Monica stretches along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast, home to the famous Santa Monica Pier with its historic carousel and Pacific Park amusement rides. This 8.4-square-mile coastal city hosts headquarters for major entertainment and media companies including Hulu, Activision Blizzard, and Universal Music Group, creating plenty of local job opportunities. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Santa Monica, you'll discover everything from beachfront properties to cozy spots in established neighborhoods-all within the city's super walkable layout that makes getting around a breeze.

Renting in Santa Monica means you're close to the action at Third Street Promenade for shopping and dining, plus Palisades Park's 26 acres of ocean-view green space along the coastal bluffs. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail connects you to 22 miles of coastal paths, and the city maintains over 30 parks and recreation areas. Apartment communities sit near cool spots like Bergamot Station's contemporary art galleries and the weekly Santa Monica Farmers Market. Between the major employers in entertainment and tech, plus Santa Monica College for educational opportunities, there's something for everyone. The city's transit connections and proximity to neighboring West LA communities make commuting pretty convenient too.

Renting in Santa Monica

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 409 Sq Ft $2,513 / mo
1 Bedroom 583 Sq Ft $2,971 / mo
2 Bedrooms 838 Sq Ft $3,852 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,070 Sq Ft $7,285 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,231 Sq Ft $7,407 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Monica

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Sunset Park 672 Sq Ft $2,717/mo
Wilshire Montana 690 Sq Ft $3,235/mo
Pico 559 Sq Ft $3,324/mo
Northeast 665 Sq Ft $3,509/mo
Ocean Park 712 Sq Ft $3,513/mo
Mid-City Santa Monica 627 Sq Ft $3,665/mo
Downtown Santa Monica 627 Sq Ft $3,862/mo
North of Montana 776 Sq Ft $3,983/mo

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Santa Monica College, Madison Madison Campus

Public University

Santa Monica Coll.

Public University

Santa Monica Coll., Academy Academy of Entertainment and Technology

Public University

Santa Monica Coll., Emeritus Emeritus College

Public University

The Art Inst., Los Angeles Los Angeles Campus

Private University

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Santa Monica High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,588 Students

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Santa Monica High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,588 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Olympic High (Continuation) School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

30 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lincoln Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

914 Students

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Lincoln Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

914 Students

GreatSchools Rating

John Adams Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

806 Students

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John Adams Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

806 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Franklin Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

597 Students

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Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

597 Students

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Edison Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

404 Students

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Canyon Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

391 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

552 Students

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