Living at Santa Monica
1519 6th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
$2,542 - $4,938
Studio - 2 Beds
Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Area Guide
Beachfront city with iconic amenities in a convenient locale
Coastal
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Luxurious
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Diverse
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Laidback
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Walkable
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Charming
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Great Location
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Santa Monica, California combines coastal living with city convenience along Santa Monica Bay. This walkable 8.4-square-mile community features diverse housing options, from beachfront apartments to established residential neighborhoods. Current rental trends show average apartment rates ranging from $2,420 for studios to $6,413 for four-bedroom units, with modest year-over-year changes between -1.3% and 1.5% depending on unit size.
Santa Monica centers around notable landmarks like the Santa Monica Pier, with its Pacific Park amusement rides and historic carousel, and the open-air Third Street Promenade shopping district. The 26-acre Palisades Park offers ocean views and walking paths along the coastal bluffs. Cultural attractions include Bergamot Station, housing contemporary art galleries in a former trolley station, while the Santa Monica Farmers Market brings local produce to multiple locations throughout the week. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail connects cyclists to 22 miles of coastal paths, and the city maintains over 30 parks and recreation areas. Santa Monica College's main campus adds to the area's educational resources, while the city leads in environmental sustainability through its programs and initiatives.
Explore the City
The iconic Santa Monica Pier
Historic Route 66 ends at the Santa Monica Pier, where it could go no farther
Sign for the Santa Monica Pier
The sun setting over the ocean in Santa Monica
A lifeguard station on the beach
The historic City Hall is a Santa Monica landmark
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Santa Monica, CA is $2,597 for a studio, $3,011 for one bedroom, $3,861 for two bedrooms, and $5,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Monica has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,011/month
588 Sq Ft
House
$13,931/month
2,167 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,094/month
988 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,906/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Transportation
87
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
65
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
90
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
611 Students
Public
Grades K-5
594 Students
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
854 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
837 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,678 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- Santa Monica State Beach
- Will Rogers State Beach
- Temescal Gateway Park
- Will Rogers State Historic Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Bob Hope
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.