Monthly Parking Rates in Santa Monica, CA
As of September 2026, the average monthly parking rate in Santa Monica is $258. Most spots fall between $185 and $338 a month. That places Santa Monica at #19 of 100 US cities, 84% above the national average of $140.
- Average monthly rate
- $258
- September 2026
- Typical range
- $185–$338
- 25th to 75th percentile
- National rank
- #19 of 100
- +84% vs. national average
- 30-day change
- 0%
- Average vs. last month
- California average
- $170
- +52% across 17 cities
Compared to similar cities
Cities with monthly rates closest to Santa Monica
| City | 25th · average · 75th | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC |
|
$288 | #16 |
| Oakland CA |
|
$258 | #18 |
| Somerville MA |
|
$258 | #20 |
| Santa Monica CA |
|
$258 | #19 |
| New Orleans LA |
|
$252 | #21 |
| Seattle WA |
|
$252 | #22 |
| Newark NJ |
|
$232 | #23 |
Trend
Average rate by month
| Month | Average |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | $258 |
| August 2026 | $258 |
California
Other cities in California
| City | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $390 | #5 |
| Beverly Hills | $310 | #10 |
| Oakland | $258 | #18 |
| West Hollywood | $232 | #24 |
| Los Angeles | $206 | #26 |
| San Diego | $206 | #28 |
| Berkeley | $190 | #32 |
| Sacramento | $170 | #41 |
| Burbank | $154 | #47 |
| El Segundo | $154 | #48 |
| San Jose | $125 | #62 |
| Walnut Creek | $124 | #66 |
| Culver City | $120 | #67 |
| Glendale | $103 | #78 |
| Pasadena | $103 | #81 |
| Long Beach | $98 | #84 |
Questions
About the Santa Monica numbers
- What is the monthly parking rate in Santa Monica?
- The average advertised rate is $258 a month as of September 2026. Half of all spots fall between $185 and $338.
- Is Santa Monica expensive for parking?
- Santa Monica ranks #19 of 100 cities tracked, 84% above the national average.
- Do fleets pay the same rates?
- Up to a few dozen vehicles at one site, fleet rates track these consumer rates closely. Larger fleets, oversized vehicles, and secured lots are priced differently.
- What affects the price?
- Locations near airports, stadiums, and other high-demand areas tend to cost more. So do valet-only locations, lots that only offer reserved spots, covered or indoor garages, and 24/7 access. Uncovered, ungated lots are usually the least expensive, along with self-park locations a few blocks outside the core.
- How is this collected?
- Advertised monthly rates at commercial garages and lots, gathered every 30 days from publicly available data.
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