Average Rent in 90403, Santa Monica, CA
Based on HUD's 2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent data — updated annually.
| Unit size | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,930/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,280/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,090/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $5,190/mo |
| 4+ Bedroom | $5,770/mo |
A 2-bedroom apartment in 90403 runs about 34% above the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro average of $3,052/month. Rent varies block by block within any metro area — this figure reflects HUD's official Small Area Fair Market Rent for this specific ZIP code, not a metro-wide estimate.
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Check My Renewal →Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, 2026. See rent across every ZIP code in this area on the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale rent guide.