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

The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $3,009.

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 $2,607.

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 $3,009.

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 $3,921.

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 $7,005.

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 $7,394.

Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

462 Rentals

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STUDIO

$2,749+

1 BED

$3,163+

&Pico

11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Call (424) 336-9653
2 Months Free

2 Months Free

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1 BED

$4,281+

2 BEDS

$5,344+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,275 - $9,461
Required Monthly Fees$6
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$4,281 - $9,467

Sway

525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Call (424) 361-0018
Good Value

STUDIO

$2,907+

1 BED

$3,058+

2 BEDS

$3,717+

3 BEDS

$4,478+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,899 - $4,470
Required Monthly Fees$8
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,907 - $4,478

Junction Santa Monica

1641 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Call (424) 499-4901
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Rent Special

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1 BED

$3,459+

2 BEDS

$4,477+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,451 - $7,999
Required Monthly Fees$8
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,459 - $8,007

Linea

2435 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Call (424) 532-8358
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Rent Special

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1 BED

$3,850+

2 BEDS

$5,195+

Archer

12431 Rochester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 369-7608
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STUDIO

$3,500+

1 BED

$4,950+

2 BEDS

$8,025+

The Landmark Los Angeles

11750 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (747) 262-1952
2 Months Free

2 Months Free

1 BED

$4,795+

2 BEDS

$8,590+

700 Broadway

700 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Call (310) 402-2060
Rent Special

Rent Special

STUDIO

$2,772+

1 BED

$3,468+

2 BEDS

$4,496+

3 BEDS

$5,401+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,764 - $5,998
Required Monthly Fees$8
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,772 - $6,006

Catherine Santa Monica

1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Call (424) 290-8594
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1 BED

$4,160

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,160 - $5,060
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,160 - $5,060

The Shores

2700-2800 Neilson Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Call (424) 374-2287
STUDIO

$2,693+

1 BED

$2,919+

C on Pico

12301 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Call (424) 369-7239
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3 BEDS

$5,495+

4 BEDS

$1,300+

1515 Colby Ave

1515 Colby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 832-2583
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Rent Special

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STUDIO

$3,004+

1 BED

$3,483+

2 BEDS

$4,797+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,997 - $6,035
Required Monthly Fees$7
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,004 - $6,042

The Charlie Mar Vista

12444 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Call (424) 238-3965
$498 Off

Price Drop. $498 Off

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STUDIO

$2,716+

1 BED

$3,298+

2 BEDS

$4,901+

3 BEDS

$7,849+

Residences at West Edge

12121 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Call (424) 322-1257
2 Months Free

2 Months Free

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STUDIO

$2,225+

1 BED

$3,100+

2 BEDS

$5,700+

Barrington Row

11701 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 407-8419
2 BEDS

$5,895

Luxe Villas

11640 Mayfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Call (424) 277-3048
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STUDIO

$3,095

Picasso Brentwood

12027-12035 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 324-3389
Rent Special

Rent Special

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2 BEDS

$4,400

Hive Barrington

2450 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Call (424) 344-5465
Good Value

STUDIO

$2,195+

1 BED

$3,450+

The SW by CLG

1947 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 402-5216
1 BED

$3,395+

2 BEDS

$4,950+

The Amara

11600 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 369-6066
Good Value

4 BEDS

$9,995

11835 Tennessee Pl

11835 Tennessee Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Call (424) 407-4775
2 Months Free

2 Months Free

STUDIO

$2,765+

1 BED

$3,331+

2 BEDS

$5,848+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,757 - $5,840
Required Monthly Fees$8
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,765 - $5,848

Gibson Santa Monica

1317 7Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Call (424) 543-8094
$486 Off

Price Drop. $486 Off

1 BED

$3,186+

2 BEDS

$4,392+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,143 - $4,709
Required Monthly Fees$43
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,186 - $4,752

Anara Santa Monica

2200 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Call (424) 372-8535
1 BED

$10,000

12320 Montana

12320 Montana Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Call (424) 369-6048
2 BEDS

$7,995

1008 2nd St

1008 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Call (424) 401-3304
2 - 3 BEDS

Call for Rent

Lido Apartments - 1550 Brockton Ave

1550 Brockton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 543-7147
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$4,000

San Vicente Tower

220 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Call (424) 499-2782
1 BED

$3,595

Santa Monica Breeze by Wiseman

1539 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call (424) 365-8647
1 BED

$11,810

1221 Ocean Avenue

1221 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 BED

$6,500

117 Strand St

117 Strand St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
1 BED, 1 BATH

$4,300

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,300
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,300

1420 5th St Unit SI FL4-ID207

1420 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Call (213) 510-4055
1 BED, 1 BATH

$4,300

821 3rd St Unit 307

821 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Call (323) 825-6760
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$6,500

124 Thornton Pl

124 Thornton Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Call (805) 889-8014
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$12,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$12,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$12,000

2311 Louella Ave

2311 Louella Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291
1 BED, 2 BATHS

$8,400

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$8,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$8,400

46 Rose Ave

46 Rose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$12,995

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$12,995
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$12,995

1046 6th Ave

1046 6th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,900

12 S Venice Blvd Unit 12

12 S Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Call (310) 387-8727
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$5,900

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$5,900
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$5,900

17 Sunset Ave

17 Sunset Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$5,900

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$5,900
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$5,900

17 Sunset Ave

17 Sunset Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,750

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$6,750
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$6,750

11754 Darlington Ave

11754 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
1 BED, 1 BATH

$5,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$5,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$5,200

1714 Oak St

1714 Oak St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$7,000

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

2221 Ocean Ave Unit 202

2221 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Apply
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,650

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,650 - $3,195
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,650 - $3,195

809 Warren Ave

809 Warren Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291

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Santa Monica at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,009

(All bedrooms and property types)

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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 410 Sq Ft $2,607 / mo
1 Bedroom 585 Sq Ft $3,009 / mo
2 Bedrooms 839 Sq Ft $3,921 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,070 Sq Ft $7,005 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,231 Sq Ft $7,394 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Monica

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Sunset Park 550 Sq Ft $2,550/mo
Ocean Spray 646 Sq Ft $3,015/mo
Clem Mar Heights 623 Sq Ft $3,020/mo
Ocean Park Terrace 612 Sq Ft $3,143/mo
Pico 572 Sq Ft $3,158/mo
Sierra Vista Heights 626 Sq Ft $3,215/mo
Chelsea Green 652 Sq Ft $3,233/mo
Wilshire Montana 674 Sq Ft $3,252/mo
Towner Terrace 541 Sq Ft $3,285/mo
Green Acres 694 Sq Ft $3,373/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

GreatSchools Rating

Santa Monica High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,588 Students

GreatSchools Rating

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 School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

914 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lincoln Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

914 Students

GreatSchools Rating

John Adams Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

806 Students

GreatSchools Rating

John Adams Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

806 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Franklin Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

597 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

597 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Edison Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

404 Students

GreatSchools Rating

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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