Rent by ZIP · Los Angeles County
Rent in Santa Monica, CA 90402
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,950 (+3.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,691 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,870 | $2,720 | +5.5% | $2,583–3,157 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $3,200 | $3,050 | +4.9% | $2,880–3,520 | $2,616 ±$669 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,950 | $3,800 | +3.9% | $3,555–4,345 | $2,679 ±$847 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,010 | $4,820 | +3.9% | $4,509–5,511 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,610 | $5,360 | +4.7% | $5,049–6,171 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,964.
What renters pay in 90402
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90401 | Santa Monica | $4,160 | $2,426 |
| 90403 | Santa Monica | $4,250 | $2,953 |
| 90404 | Santa Monica | $3,550 | $2,615 |
| 90405 | Santa Monica | $3,840 | $3,117 |
| 90406 | Santa Monica | $2,960 | – |
| 90408 | Santa Monica | $2,960 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Los Angeles County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.