Average Rent in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

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Current Versus Historical Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA Rents

Mid-City rentals average $16,422 for a studio rental to $6,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $46 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $11,879 (261.45%) year-over-year from $4,543 to $16,422. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $391 (14.57%) year-over-year from $2,682 to $3,073. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $586 (-11.41%) year-over-year from $5,131 to $4,545. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $546 (10.85%) year-over-year from $5,029 to $5,575. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,161 (59.79%) year-over-year from $5,287 to $8,448. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 39.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$36.26	$16,422	$4,543 (261.45%)	$1,729 (849.71%)
1 BR	$64.83	$3,073	$2,682 (14.57%)	$2,698 (13.87%)
2 BR	$45.64	$4,545	$5,131 (-11.41%)	$4,175 (8.86%)
3 BR	$45.67	$5,575	$5,029 (10.85%)	$4,505 (23.75%)
4+ BR	$43.21	$8,448	$5,287 (59.79%)	$5,408 (56.19%)

Historical Rents in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

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Top Cities Near Mid-City

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Mid-City. The average rent in Mid-City is currently $4,472 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Los Angeles, CA, with an average rent of $3,780, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA is Beverly Hills, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,248 per month.

Let's compare Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA is 85.42% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA are about 6.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.35% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,395	$3,780
Culver City, CA	$2,588	$2,375	$3,600	$3,950
West Hollywood, CA	$2,150	$3,150	$6,400	$4,472
Santa Monica, CA	$2,395	$2,999	$5,050	$4,500
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,524	$3,500	$4,800	$8,248

Top Neighborhoods Near Mid-City

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Mid-City. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress West, Palms, and Mar Vista. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA is currently around $4,600 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mid-City's average rent, which is only $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mid-City, Congress West has the most affordable average rent at $2,400 per month. Whereas, at $18,995 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mid-City. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,694	$1,735	$2,800	$2,400
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,923	$3,459	$3,395	$3,198
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$2,935	$3,198	$3,600
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$1,995	$2,700	$3,900
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,910	$2,400	$3,888	$3,900
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,123	$2,398	$3,500	$4,016
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,733	$2,967	$4,400	$4,250
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$1,817	$3,000	$5,000	$4,295
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,123	$2,995	$4,175	$4,300
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,243	$3,552	$4,882	$4,600
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,638	$2,500	$4,150	$4,798
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA	$2,250	$2,900	$5,695	$4,995
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,950	$5,100	$5,100
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,997	$2,495	$4,848	$5,395
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,350	$3,495	$6,275	$6,500
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$2,724	$5,195	$9,248
North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$4,345	$4,125	$8,250	$9,250
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,438	$6,125	$15,995
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,600	$7,000	$18,995

Top Counties Near Mid-City

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Mid-City

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,500. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90016, Los Angeles, CA at $2,999 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $22,950 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,074. That's at least $53 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA is $2,849 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,573 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90403, Santa Monica, CA	$1,817	$2,999	$5,000	$4,399
90405, Santa Monica, CA	$2,300	$2,750	$4,988	$4,050
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,910	$2,400	$3,990	$4,100
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,252	$5,500	$5,825
90064, Los Angeles, CA	$1,998	$2,548	$3,850	$5,295
90292, Marina del Rey, CA	$2,243	$3,809	$5,995	$5,895
90024, Los Angeles, CA	$2,225	$4,025	$5,395	$5,250
90066, Los Angeles, CA	$1,945	$2,475	$3,695	$4,200
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$2,800	$5,275	$9,675
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$3,400	$3,225	$3,447

Frequently Asked Questions - Mid-City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $16,422 and an average price per square feet of $36.26. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mid-City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,848 and an average price per square feet of $64.83. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mid-City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,495 and an average price per square feet of $45.64. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mid-City.

How have rent prices in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 2.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.