Average Rent in Santa Monica, CA
12 apartment buildings, 63 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Santa Monica, CAAvg Rent
$4,357/mo
median $4,006
market average
Cheapest
$2,374/mo
Casa Granada
Properties
12
tracked daily
Units
63
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Santa Monica, CA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Santa Monica, CA Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Porter Mar Vista
12767 Mitchell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
Casa Granada
550 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
And Pico
11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Willow Santa Monica
601 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Catherine Santa Monica
1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
The Charlie Santa Monica
1450 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
Living at Santa Monica
1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porter Mar Vista 12767 Mitchell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA | $1,557 as of Sep 30 | $1,653 | $4.86/ft² | 5 (30) | 5 |
| 2 | Casa Granada 550 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA | $2,374 | $3,515 | $2.98/ft² | 4.6 (71) | 4 |
| 3 | And Pico 11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA | $2,743 as of Oct 3 | $3,868 | $6.00/ft² | 4.9 (34) | 3 |
| 4 | Willow Santa Monica 601 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA | $2,799 | $4,614 | $6.79/ft² | 4.7 (13) | 8 |
| 5 | Catherine Santa Monica 1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA | $2,844 | $3,948 | $5.46/ft² | 4.1 (109) | 16 |
| 6 | The Charlie Santa Monica 1450 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA | $3,175 | $3,893 | $5.47/ft² | 4.2 (15) | 8 |
| 7 | Living at Santa Monica 1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA | $3,211 as of Oct 14 | $3,672 | $4.58/ft² | 3.5 (197) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Porter Mar Vista
5 (30)12767 Mitchell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
Casa Granada
4.6 (71)550 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
And Pico
4.9 (34)11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Willow Santa Monica
4.7 (13)601 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Catherine Santa Monica
4.1 (109)1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
The Charlie Santa Monica
4.2 (15)1450 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
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Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods
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Santa Monica, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $4,357 per month, based on 63 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,374 at Casa Granada to $7,823 at Legacy at Westwood Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,043/mo | $2,374/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $3,736/mo | $2,876/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $5,208/mo | $3,762/mo | 19 |
| 3 Bed | $6,639/mo | $5,225/mo | 6 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Santa Monica, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Santa Monica, CA averages $3,736/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $5,208/mo. At the local median household income of $109,739, that works out to 48% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Santa Monica, CA at $2,338/mo. The current tracked market average runs 86% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Santa Monica, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Monica, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$174,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,357/mo.
Comfortable income
$209,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,374/mo), you need to earn at least $95,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Monica, CA is $109,739 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Monica, CA
Overall prices in Santa Monica, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santa Monica, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,357 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $9,701/mo |
Population
91,535
Median household income
$109,739
Census median rent
$2,338/mo
Census rent burden
28.3%
Median age
42.9
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Santa Monica, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Santa Monica, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,279 | -25% | -3.9% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,479 | -20% | +1.1% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,833 | -35% | +0.8% | 33 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,587 | -41% | +32.3% | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,465 | +25% | +0.6% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,417 | -45% | +0.5% | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Monica, CA?
The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $4,357 per month, based on 63 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Santa Monica, CA?
The median asking rent in Santa Monica, CA is $4,006 per month, computed from 63 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $4,357/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santa Monica, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santa Monica, CA starts at $2,374 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica, CA average $3,736/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,876/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica, CA average $5,208/mo. Units start from $3,762/mo across 19 units currently listed.
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