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Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

The cheapest rental in Santa Monica, CA we're tracking starts at $2,095/mo, with an average asking rent of $3,298/mo across 38 listings. That runs about 40% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $3,468/mo and two-bedrooms around $3,930/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$2,095
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$3,29840% above CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$2,65822% above CA
1 bed$3,46850% above CA
2 bed$3,93054% above CA

38 rentals in Santa Monica, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in Santa Monica, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Santa Monica, CA?
The average asking rent across the 38 listings we track in Santa Monica, CA is $3,298/mo, with the cheapest starting at $2,095/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Santa Monica?
Criterion Promenade is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Santa Monica, CA at $2,095/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Santa Monica?
Based on the listings we track in Santa Monica, CA: studios around $2,658/mo, one-bedrooms around $3,468/mo, two-bedrooms around $3,930/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Santa Monica expensive to rent in?
Santa Monica sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $3,298/mo is about 40% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo.

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