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Frequently asked questions

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

The median Santa Monica, CA rent is $3,636 which is above the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local Santa Monica utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in Santa Monica, CA?

There are currently 0 apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in Santa Monica, which fluctuated 0.72% over the past 30-days.

How does HotPads make it easier to find an apartment in Santa Monica, CA?

HotPads amenity filters and keyword searches allow you to target exactly what you're looking for in the Santa Monica, CA area. We surface the largest marketplace of apartment rentals to search through, so you can feel confident you'll find the best available rental in Santa Monica. When new apartment listings come on-market, our recommended searches will notify you in real-time, giving you an advantage to contact landlords and property managers as fast as possible.

About Santa Monica

Santa Monica, located in western Los Angeles County, is an idyllic beachfront town. Home to the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica became a boom town in the 20th century and has continued with new growth into the 21st century.

Santa Monica offers first-rate shopping in areas like Third Street Promenade. Other notable parts of Santa Monica include the Santa Monica Pier, the Santa Monica Film Festival, and the annual Taste of Santa Monica festival every fall.

Santa Monica History

Santa Monica first began to develop in the early 1900s with the construction of the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica is a popular vacation spot, and place to live, because of its Mediterranean climate which affords the city an average of 310 days of sun per year. This beach attitude is reflected in the surrounding industry, mostly around tourism. Santa Monica was also instrumental in the rise of the skateboarding culture in the 1960s.

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