# Santa Monica vs other Los Angeles submarkets

> Santa Monica (prime, ~$88/sqft/yr) is one of 6 Los Angeles Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Santa Monica sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $88/sqft/yr vs city average 65.
- Compared submarkets: Century City (trophy), Beverly Hills & West Hollywood (trophy), Culver City (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Los Angeles
- **submarket**: Santa Monica
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $88/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $65/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 22.5%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Santa Monica in Los Angeles?
Century City, Beverly Hills & West Hollywood, Culver City

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