Santa Monica, CA
August 2026
90401,90402,90403,90404
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,865 – $3,198 | 4.59% | 4.93% |
| 2-Bedroom | $3,633 – $4,097 | 4.21% | 4.18% |
| 3-Bedroom | $4,232 – $4,773 | 2.29% | 5.37% |
| 4-Bedroom | $4,489 – $4,718 | 1.23% | 1.64% |
Condo/Townhome
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,998 – $3,229 | -0.75% | 3.02% |
| 2-Bedroom | $4,078 – $4,507 | 3.28% | 0.46% |
| 3-Bedroom | $4,850 – $5,436 | 2.51% | 5.10% |
| 4-Bedroom | $4,732 – $4,952 | 1.09% | 1.76% |
Single-Family
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,456 – $2,644 | 0.87% | 3.13% |
| 2-Bedroom | $3,357 – $3,614 | 0.82% | 3.23% |
| 3-Bedroom | $4,437 – $4,826 | 1.15% | 3.79% |
| 4-Bedroom | $4,895 – $5,110 | 0.67% | 1.39% |
In the Santa Monica (90401, 90402, 90403, 90404) rental market, 3-bedroom condos registered a median rent of $5,253 in July 2026, down 1.94% from the previous month. This contrasts with 3BR apartments, which posted a 4.24% monthly increase over the same period.
Median rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica (90401, 90402, 90403, 90404) climbed to $3,753, reflecting a 3.21% month-over-month increase. This segment showed stronger short-term growth than 1BR apartments, which declined by 0.71% over the same interval.
Among all segments, 2-bedroom single-family homes saw the fastest year-over-year appreciation; Santa Monica (90401, 90402, 90403, 90404) rental trends show a 5.51% annual gain to a median of $3,532, outpacing the YoY change in comparable apartment and condo segments.