Average Rent in Santa Monica, CA
9 apartment buildings, 71 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$3,942/mo
median $3,872
market average
Cheapest
$1,557/mo
Porter Mar Vista
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
71
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Santa Monica, CA.
Median rent trend
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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 9 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
Living at Santa Monica
1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
And Pico
11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Catherine Santa Monica
1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
Forty55 Lofts
4055 Redwood Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
Willow Santa Monica
601 Wilshire Blvd, 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 | $1,653 | $4.86 | 5 (30) | 5 |
| 2 | Casa Granada 550 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA | $2,193 | $3,111 | $4.13 | 4.6 (71) | 4 |
| 3 | Living at Santa Monica 1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA | $2,744 | $3,565 | -- | 3.5 (197) | 15 |
| 4 | And Pico 11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA | $2,949 | $3,799 | $5.34 | 4.9 (34) | 7 |
| 5 | Catherine Santa Monica 1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA | $3,091 | $4,479 | $5.56 | 4.1 (109) | 20 |
| 6 | Forty55 Lofts 4055 Redwood Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA | $3,738 | $4,587 | $3.95 | 4.3 (85) | 7 |
| 7 | Willow Santa Monica 601 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA | $4,399 | $5,312 | $7.20 | 4.7 (13) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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
Living at Santa Monica
3.5 (197)1519 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
And Pico
4.9 (34)11916 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Catherine Santa Monica
4.1 (109)1625 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
Forty55 Lofts
4.3 (85)4055 Redwood Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, 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 $3,942 per month, based on 71 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,557 at Porter Mar Vista to $6,499 at Willow Santa Monica.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,211/mo | $2,193/mo | 41 |
| 1 Bed | $3,534/mo | $2,395/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $4,352/mo | $2,995/mo | 13 |
| 3 Bed | $1,785/mo | $1,777/mo | 2 |
| 4 Bed | $1,566/mo | $1,557/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
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
$158,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,942/mo.
Comfortable income
$189,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,557/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Cost of living in Santa Monica, CA
We only have live rent data for Santa Monica, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,942 |
| Estimated total | $3,942/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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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 | $2,939 | -25% | +2.9% | 48 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,854 | -28% | -2.1% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,174 | -19% | -2% | 28 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,480 | -37% | -2.4% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,408 | -39% | -0.7% | 23 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,599 | -9% | +0.8% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Monica, CA?
The average rent in Santa Monica, CA is $3,942 per month, based on 71 units across 9 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 $3,872 per month, computed from 71 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,942/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 $1,557 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 $3,534/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,395/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica, CA average $4,352/mo. Units start from $2,995/mo across 13 units currently listed.
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