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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Monica
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Monica | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,995 |  down 4.77% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,700 | down 3.40% |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,430 | down 0.67% |
| 3 Bedroom | $6,046 | down 4.40% |
| 4 Bedroom | $10,950 | down 34.53% |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 365 listings in Santa Monica to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Santa Monica median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 0.25% to $1,995, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.18% to $2,700.
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PadMapper has 365 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Monica. Specifically, 40 studio apartments, 134 one-bedroom apartments, 137 two-bedroom apartments, 41 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Monica CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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Must-see$1,541–$2,195
1 Bedroom Apartments · Central Hollywood, Los Angeles
Must-see$4,890–$8,995
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · PICO, Los Angeles
$3,150–$3,750
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Mid-City, Santa Monica
$1,224
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Pico, Santa Monica
$1,490–$1,495
Studio Apartment · Mid-City, Santa Monica
$1,598–$2,198
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica
$1,600
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Ocean Park, Santa Monica
3 Days Ago
$1,748–$3,498
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica
$1,750
Studio Apartment · Sunset Park, Santa Monica
$1,750
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Pico, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,775
Studio Apartment · Sunset Park, Santa Monica
$1,795
Studio Apartment · Sunset Park, Santa Monica
$1,795
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Mid-City, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,795
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Pico, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,825
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Mid-City, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,850–$1,995
1 Bedroom Apartment · Pico, Santa Monica
$1,865
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Mid-City, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,895–$2,295
Studio Apartment · Ocean Park, Santa Monica
$1,895
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,895
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Ocean Park, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,895
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Pico, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,900
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Mid-City, Santa Monica
5+ Days Ago
$1,925
Studio Apartment · Ocean Park, Santa Monica