Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA

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Santa Monica is an independently incorporated beach city on LA's Westside, anchored by the Santa Monica Pier, the Third Street Promenade, and Palisades Park's bluff-top views of the Pacific. Unlike Venice or Hollywood, Santa Monica has its own mayor, city council, and police department — and one of the strongest rent control ordinances in California, administered by its own elected Rent Control Board.

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Santa Monica Pier

The pier and its historic Pacific Park amusement rides mark the official end of Route 66 and remain the city's best-known landmark.

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Third Street Promenade

A pedestrian-only outdoor shopping and dining corridor a few blocks from the beach, busy most evenings and weekends year-round.

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Metro E Line

The E Line (Expo) light rail runs directly from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown LA, giving renters a rare car-optional commute across the Westside.

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Silicon Beach

Google, Snap, and other tech offices cluster along the Santa Monica/Venice border, making the city a common pick for tech commuters who want to walk or bike to work.

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Rent Control

Santa Monica's own Rent Control Board oversees one of the strictest rent stabilization ordinances in California, covering most units built before 1979.

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Neighborhoods in Santa Monica

  • Downtown Santa Monica
  • Ocean Park
  • Sunset Park
  • Wilshire-Montana
  • North of Montana

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Renter Tips for Santa Monica

Units built before 1979 typically fall under Santa Monica's Rent Control Board — always ask a landlord to confirm a specific unit's status, since it materially affects how much rent can legally increase year to year. Blocks closest to the Promenade and pier are the busiest and most tourist-heavy; North of Montana and Sunset Park are quieter, more residential options a short drive or E Line ride from the beach. Parking is scarce citywide — confirm a dedicated space is included before signing.

Rental Market in Santa Monica, CA

There is currently 1 rental home listed in Santa Monica, CA — browse it above. We need a few more listings here before showing a reliable market average.

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Why landlords list rentals in Santa Monica on Emlakie

Landlords in Santa Monica, CA post their vacancy free and keep 100% of the rent — there's no broker commission or listing fee, ever. Every listing goes live with AI-assisted descriptions and reaches renters searching Santa Monica directly, alongside the 1 other rental home already listed here. This covers neighborhoods across Downtown Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Sunset Park and more. Applicants message the listing submitter directly through EMLAKIE — no call center, and no middleman fee added by EMLAKIE.

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How renters find rentals in Santa Monica

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Monica part of Los Angeles?

No. Santa Monica is its own independently incorporated city with its own mayor, city council, and police department — it borders LA but is governed separately.

Does Santa Monica have rent control?

Yes — Santa Monica has one of the strongest rent control ordinances in California, administered by its own elected Rent Control Board. Most units built before 1979 are covered.

Can I get to Downtown LA without a car from Santa Monica?

Yes — the Metro E Line (Expo) light rail runs directly from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown LA, one of the few true car-optional commutes on the Westside.

How many rentals are available in Santa Monica, CA, and what's the average rent?

There is currently 1 rental home listed in Santa Monica, CA on EMLAKIE. Check back soon — a reliable market average needs a few more listings here.

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