# Santa Monica, Los Angeles — Class A submarket

> Santa Monica is a prime-tier Class A submarket of Los Angeles with average asking rent around $88/sqft/yr.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/los-angeles/santa-monica
**Page type:** neighborhood
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Deepest Westside tech tenancy.
- Lifestyle-led talent pitch.
- Significant amenity premium.

## Key facts
- **city**: Los Angeles
- **neighborhood**: Santa Monica
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $88/sqft/yr

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/los-angeles/santa-monica), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.