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ZIP 90402

Pop. 11,337·Los Angeles County·13th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$6,342/mo
Year-over-Year
-29.2%
Month-over-Month
-35.3%
vs US Median
+$4,380
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ZIP 90402 · $6,342
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,440
1 BR
$2,730
2 BR
$3,400
3 BR
$4,310
4 BR+
$4,800
Research median
$3,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$76,104/yr
At $6,342/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 29.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-29.2% YoY, -35.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90402 (Santa Monica, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 77.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,337
Median income
$159,100
Median age
52.7
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
19%
12.1%
23.2%
17.3%
28.4%
Under 1819%
18–3412.1%
35–5423.2%
55–6417.3%
65+28.4%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
White78.6%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian9.6%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
12.4%
77.9%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma6.5%
Some college12.4%
Bachelor's+77.9%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90402 in Santa Monica, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$5,224 → $6,342
up 21.4%
Income
$139,667 → $159,100
up 13.9%
Population
12,046 → 11,337
down 5.9%
Renter share
27.5% → 26.1%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
78.6% → 77.9%
-0.7 pts
Median age
47.3 → 52.7
+5.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 90402 in Santa Monica, CA has climbed 21.4% since 2021, going from about $5,224 per month to roughly $6,342 today. Household income in the area moved from $139,667 to $159,100 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,046 to 11,337 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90402 in Santa Monica, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 90402 covers Santa Monica, CA. The median rent here is $6,342/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,400/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($159,100/yr), ZIP 90402 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 29.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90402?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90402 (Santa Monica, CA) is $6,342. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90402 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90402's median rent of $6,342/mo is $4,380 (223%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 90402 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90402 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #13 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $6,342/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90402?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $254,000/year (~$122/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,342/mo in ZIP 90402. The local median household income is $159,100/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90402?

Rent in ZIP 90402 has decreased 29.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90402 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90402 is considered stretched for renters. At $6,342/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($159,100/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90402 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90402 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 90402 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90402 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90402 compare to the rest of Santa Monica?

ZIP 90402 is pricier than Santa Monica as a whole. At $6,342/mo, it's $2,849 above the Santa Monica citywide median of $3,493/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90402 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90402 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $6,342/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 90402's median household income ($159,100/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90402 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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