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Sublets in Santa Monica

Furnished apartments and rooms in Santa Monica, from one month. For tech interns at Snap, Google, and Hulu — and anyone landing in LA for a quarter, not a year.

Santa Monica sublet market at a glance

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Welcome to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a vibrant coastal neighborhood in Los Angeles, known for its stunning beaches, bustling Third Street Promenade, and proximity to major tech offices like Snap and Google. With 18 active sublet listings, this area is ideal for those looking to enjoy a month-to-month living arrangement without the commitment of a long lease.

Finding Your Perfect Sublet

The sublet market in Santa Monica is dynamic, especially during the summer months when tech interns flock to the area. Listings are updated live on snag, allowing you to filter by your specific dates and find available options that suit your needs.

Choosing the Right Spot in Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica is the most popular area, offering the best access to the beach and shopping. For a quieter experience, consider Ocean Park, while Wilshire and Montana provide more upscale residential options. Each listing on snag shows the exact location, making it easy to find a place that fits your commuting needs.

frequently asked questions

How much does a sublet cost in Santa Monica?

A furnished private room in Santa Monica averages around $1,900 a month in 2026. Studios are closer to $3,000, 1BRs around $3,800. Prices climb June through August when tech interns at Snap, Google, and Hulu arrive, and ease up November through February. The listings on this page update live — filter by your dates to see what's actually open.

What's the best part of Santa Monica to sublet in?

Downtown Santa Monica around Third Street Promenade is the busiest — closest to the beach and the Expo Line. Ocean Park south of Pico is quieter and more residential. Wilshire and Montana north of downtown is the priciest and the most residential. Every snag listing shows the exact block, so you pick by commute, not by guess.

How early should I start looking for a sublet in Santa Monica?

Eight to ten weeks out is the sweet spot. The tech intern class hits hard in June, so the best inventory for the summer goes by April. For a shoulder-season stay, two to four weeks is usually enough. Set an alert on snag and you'll get pinged when new listings post.

Are Santa Monica sublets usually furnished?

Most are. Santa Monica subletters are usually leaving for a summer back home, a project elsewhere, or a stretch out of the city, so the apartment stays as it is: bed, couch, kitchen, Wi-Fi. Every listing on snag tags furnished or unfurnished up top, so you can filter before you click in.