How much does a film studio cost to rent in Santa Monica?
Film studios in Santa Monica average $138 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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from$175/hr
Santa Monica Podcast Studio (set B)
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(2)
4...all audio and video equipment. The studio has amazing natural light but also is supplied with multiple professional studio lights, accommodates up to 4 guests (host + 3 guests), and has customizable props to suit your taste. An ideal filming location for your podcast, TikTok videos...
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from$200/hr
Santa Monica Retail / Art Studio with Great Natural Light and Outdoor Patio
Santa Monica, CA
40
...to suit your production needs. Hourly or daily rates are available for film productions and still photo shoots. Close to METRO and bus lines as well as 10 Freeway. 1500 sq. feet. Studio: Exposed brick walls and great natural light. Very vintage vibes with paint...
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from$175/hr
Santa Monica Podcast Studio (set A)
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(12)
4...audio and video equipment. The studio has amazing natural light but also is supplied with multiple professional studio dome lights, accommodates up to 4 guests (host + 3 guests), and has customizable props to suit your taste. An ideal filming location for your podcast, TikTok videos...
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from$90/hr
Modern Fresh New Studio with Amazing Equipment
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(8)
6One bigger room that is a video room - self-tapes for actors, headshots, photoshoot for any purpose, video creation for Youtube, blogs or anything you need. Rental of the video room for production. Also editing possible. One smaller room with vocal booths for sound recording...
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from$250/hr
Professional Recording Studio in prime location for Music | Singers | Podcasts | Voiceovers
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(1)
7NewVine Music Studios. ...recording studio based in the heart of SANTA MONICA, CA only blocks from the Pier. In a creative Film/ Post production 24-Hr secure building, the studio facility is sure to fulfill all your recording and production needs, all in a creative and inspiring environment...
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from$440/hr
Full Service Video Production Facilities,
Santa Monica, CA
20
Santa Monica Studios. *** ALL GEAR IS INCLUDED *** Hourly Rate includes (3) RED Cameras with Canon Zoom Lenses, Tripods, C-stands, KINO FLO House lights, Jib/Crane, Dana Dolly rail system and other in-house gear when using our crew. In addition, Yamaha TF1 Sound Mixer, SoundDevices 633 Recorder, professional...
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from$300/hr
Santa Monica Retail / Art Studio with Great Natural Light
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(3)
30...off-street parking spaces included. We are a fine art studio with a versatile layout and the potential to dress and decorate to suit your production needs. Hourly or daily rates available for film productions and still photo shoots. Close to METRO and bus lines...
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from$40/hr
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
4.9(542)
30Encapsulate Studio. Large 700 sq ft studio located in the heart of Santa Monica: - Retractable skylight cover for black out atmosphere. - Main floor very large wide open, tall space with a lot of natural light, four 7 ft wide retractable backdrops and several smaller 54...
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from$99/hr
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
Santa Monica, CA
4.9(64)
20This is an awesome loft space that used to be used as a furniture shop. Tons of cool angles and textures located throughout. Lots of different background/shot options. Huge open spaces and high ceilings will make this perfect for your production needs. This is a...
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from$150/hr
Westside Black Box Space
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(16)
50Highways is a highly versatile venue, equipped to serve a wide range of producers and presenters with a professional rental experience. Most commonly used for staging productions, screening films, workshops, video shoots, and presenting visual art, our space is also no strangers to special events...
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from$100/hr
Santa Monica Retail Store Front & Creative Studio
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(14)
35...great natural light and a skylight. Includes speakers for music, WiFi and a fridge. Good for small parties, filming, and photo shoots. This is my design studio, I’m frequently on the road for work and really flexible...
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from$90/hr
PODCAST Studio - Santa Monica ALL equipment ALL inclusive
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(22)
7The studio is located in the heart of Santa Monica near the 10 free way. The studio is equipped to host up to a 3 person podcast setup. With your booking you get access to three mics, three cameras, video switcher, audio receiver and lighting...
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from$62/hr
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(492)
25...rate for any subsequent hours after your scheduled time ends. PRODUCTION USES TV Series | Shoot | Dance Shoot | Documentary Shoot | Filming | Film Shoot | Film Studio Production | Fitness Video | Green Screen | Filmed Interview | Kickstarter Video | Music Video | Promotional Video | Video Shoot | Video | Studio | Web Series | Shoot | Workout...
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from$70/hr
Private Santa Monica Photo Studio with 4 Luxe Sets
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
4
...and a bed adorned with a rust-colored linen comforter (ivory duvet is also available). With its fresh and current aesthetic, our studio provides the ideal canvas for capturing today's most trending content. Located within a tranquil 4 unit apartment building with quiet and...
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from$75/hr
Santa Monica Dance/Movement Studio/Meeting/Rehearsal Space with Outdoor Courtyard and Natural Light
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(40)
50...Dance/movement studio with beautiful sprung wood dance floor. Indoor space can be used for classes, rehearsals, meetings, parties, filming, etc. Outdoor courtyard adjacent that can be used as well. Lots of natural light and windows, great Santa Monica neighborhood. Private bathroom, AC, water fountain...
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from$75/hr
World Class Recording Studio
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
4.8(4)
8Completely renovated recording studio fully stocked with the best equipment, instruments, and staff to bring your project to life. We have hosted music production, voiceover recording, podcasts, video shoots, ADR sessions, mixing sessions and more! The booking includes help setting up for the first 30...
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from$40/hr
High End Recording Studio with Great Vibe and Looks
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(17)
5The Kitchen Studios. Our Red Room is a fantastic space to record, mix, produce or do a podcast! Rental includes an M1 Mac mini with an Apollo x8, full suite of various plugins, SM7B or U87 microphone, 1073 preamp, 1176 compressor, LA2A compressor, monitor controller, full size midi...
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from$85/hr
Bright & Spacious Santa Monica Loft Studio w/ Outstanding Service
Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(939)
40...in the rental PRODUCTION USES Apparel Shoot | Clothing Fitting | Clothing Shoot | Commercial Photoshoot | Costume Fitting | Documentary Shoot | Fashion Shoot | Filmed Interview | Filming | Film Shoot | Film Studio Production | Fitness Video | Fitting Meeting | Head Shot | Kickstarter Video | Promotional Video | Photo Shoot | Photo Studio | Portrait | Photoshoot | Pre-Production...
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from$49/hr
Loaded Santa Monica Meeting Suite w/ Sunny Private Patio
Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(225)
14Peerspace 2023/2024 Open Door Award Winner, Best Los Angeles Meeting Spaces "A planner's dream! Coffee, doughnuts, lunch and dinner all in the same building!!" Boutique Art Deco suite located in downtown Santa Monica, ideal for off-site meetings, workshops and planning sessions. The suite features a...
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from$50/hr
Recording and Podcast Studio
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(165)
6*** We just added a third couch and two new podcastings room. Photos coming soon**** The podcast setup includes (4) SM7 mics, (3) Lumix cameras, a GVM dome light and Aputure lights. I'll be there to set levels and can also mix and edit your...
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from$120/hr
Creative & Contemporary Graffiti Gallery Space
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(1)
30Leah Kirsch. This is Leah Kirsch's very own flagship art gallery, clothing store and art studio. With her signature graffiti style calligraphy covering the walls and floor and her studio in behind doors in the back, the LK space makes for a truly iconic spot to shoot...
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from$40/hr
Santa Monica House with studio + piano available for your next Production, set ready
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
4.9(29)
50...empty or it can be furnished. There is also a studio in back that has a working piano. It also has yard space where you could setup craft services or use for outdoor filming. The parking is right next to the house which makes for...
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from$599/hr
The Studio At The Beach
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(56)
120Extraordinary ocean front home located on the sand of Santa Monica Beach. High end and recently remodeled space perfect for photo shoots, commercials and special events. Retractable glass doors on two different levels lead to private ocean view balconies. Designer done bar with multiple lounge...
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from$60/hr
Trendy Bright Santa Monica Studio
Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(1)
25Features hardwood floors, open lighting, modern kitchen and bathroom (completely renovated last year!) - 500 sq ft studio apartment - open floor plan - right near Montana Avenue Street permit parking available through the City. Laundry on-site. N of Wilshire location - walk to Pavilions...
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from$650/hr
HIGH-TECH OFFICE SPACE IN LA'S BUSINESS DISTRICT
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA
40
Bright, modern and spacious is this 7500 square feet Santa Monica office space fully outfitted for any productions or corporate meetings. Features include hip architectural lighting, pale blue accents, tall glass-paned windows with steel trim, and exposed ceilings. A large, contemporary kitchen doubles as a...
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from$99/hr
7 Film Sets | Elevator, RGB Grid Celling, Led Wall, Laser and more..
11.7 miles from Santa Monica, CA
4.9(1326)
50|| ONE PRICE FOR ALL SETS || Large 3000+ SQFT film space is perfect for music videos and other video or film projects. We have 3 large rooms on the ground floor with multiple high end looks and fully built out film sets. Film set...
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from$38/hr
REAL DEAL STUDIO Affordable, Clean and Private Production Space
12.3 miles from Santa Monica, CA
5.0(326)
15...Calendar is not reflecting the bookings in the studio always and please always check in for bookings regardless ! Also,if times outside the operating hours are needed please contact host for info and availability! REAL DEAL STUDIO is located close to the NoHo Art...
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from$84/hr
RAW BROOKLYN STYLE WAREHOUSE 1924 INDUSTRIAL / HUGE OPEN / DRIVE-IN / PARKING / EQUIPMENT ON SITE
12.5 miles from Santa Monica, CA
5.0(611)
100Electric Pony Studios. ...for Music Video, Commercial Photo Shoot, Interview, Car Shoot, Documentary Film Shoot, Dance, Brand Shoot, Independent Film, Scripted, Head Shot, Big Set build, Corporate Videos, Black Void, Natural light, Fitness Shoot, Workout Video, Photo Studio, Portrait Photo Shoot, Apparel Shoot, Product Shoot, Car Photo Studio...
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from$75/hr
THE COLOR CRIB LA - Multi-Creative Colored Sets - 2800 SF - Photo/Film - DTLA
12.9 miles from Santa Monica, CA
4.9(785)
40Located in the heart of DTLA'S Fashion District. This spacious set is for PRODUCTIONS, film or photo. Please inform if space will be used for other. *Access to all 8 sets* 7 Monochrome Colored Sets (All Walk-Through with Passage Ways): - Blue Rustic Junkyard -...
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from$50/hr
Loft Podcast/Photo/Video Studio in DTLA with AC and White CYC Wall
14.2 miles from Santa Monica, CA
4.9(1763)
20Unique loft style space for Podcasting, Photo and Video production. All equipment is included in the rental, except for those that you can see in additional options. Free parking along the street, freight elevator, 2 portable AC and White CYC Wall Flash lights kit included...
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from$99/hr
Pre-lit Sound Proof Green Screen Studio
14.3 miles from Santa Monica, CA
5.0(450)
20Dreaming Tree. ...can bring your own. Our studio is located in extremely film friendly Burbank, close to the 5 freeway. It is ideal for film-makers, content creators, photographers, production companies and ad agencies. The studio is available for rental 24/7 and is ideal for filming interviews...
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from$65/hr
Burbank Recording Studio - Podcast - Voiceover - Music
14.6 miles from Santa Monica, CA
4.9(178)
10...Located in a professional secure office building in Burbank, CA, The Studio Venue, provides high quality audio and video for your project! Message us to find out how we can help with your unique project, we are available and respond ASAP! Commonly Used for: Podcasting...
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from$99/hr
DIVE BAR Standing Set | CreatorLA
14.7 miles from Santa Monica, CA
4.8(57)
50CineSpaces. PRICE AND HOURLY MINIMUM - NON-NEGOTIABLE. Please don't ask :) These are artist, small guest count rates. For commercial rates or multiple rooms, please inquire within. Stage comes with inlaid Bar LEDs & Neon signs only. It does NOT come pre-lit with LED tubes. Most...
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from$100/hr
Amazing Fully Lit White Cyc Wall (Cyclorama) 3-Walls - Film, Video & Photo Studio & Production Studio - Lights Included!
14.7 miles from Santa Monica, CA
5.0(1199)
45Underground Studios. ...24/7 This listing books 1,600 ft² of amazing film studio, video studio, photo studio production studio (expandable up to 3,200 ft² with a connected cool VIP/Production area as an add-on). The studio includes an 800 ft² White CYC (Cyclorama/Infinity) wall, PRE-LIT (lights...
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from$63/hr
Blackout Car Photo & Video studio with large black cyc wall, RGB LED Tunnel, rain feature, free parking and roll-up doors - Olympic 2
15.6 miles from Santa Monica, CA
4.9(745)
30...Perfect blackout studio, featuring black walls and a black ceiling specifically engineered for precise lighting control. Whether you're shooting film or photography, this studio is ideal for gaining complete mastery over your lighting setup. Our studio was designed to create a controlled environment for...
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from$99/hr
Pre-Lit RGB Cyclorama - Ground Floor Studio in Eagle Rock.
17.4 miles from Santa Monica, CA
5.0(1018)
35Cherry Soda Studios. We are located in the best part of Eagle Rock. It’s private. Plenty of parking, and killer food all around. ****PLEASE READ OUR FULL DESCRIPTION and then feel free to reach out with any additional questions. Thanks!***** ***SPACE FEATURES*** * Pre-lit, App Controlled RGB Cyclorama...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are film studios in Santa Monica?
Our local hosts have welcomed 427112+ people into their film studios with reviews averaging 4.96 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent film studios in Santa Monica?
Most film studios are scheduled for 6 hours, with 9 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Film Studios starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Reviews for film studios
Dave P.
Boutique-contemporary production studio on the border of Culver and Playa
to back and our time there actually started over 30 minutes late as they had to convert it from a dance studio to the green screen production studio (during my paid for time). I understand that Amber had an emergency in the family so it was not nearly as organized...
Andrew W.
Versatile Marina del Rey Creative Space. MagicLight Studio is close to; Silicon Beach, LAX, Venice, Playa Vista, Culver City and many Beach's.
This place is my platonic ideal studio. It's perfectly equipped, modern, and spotless, and conveniently located close to the 90 freeway. Robert is also a very helpful and gracious host. I booked the space for auditions for a film project, and it went great. Robert also did camera duty...
Ryan C.
World Class Recording Studio
film PLAYBACK. He was a great collaborator in finding the right audio levels and settings, as well as marking takes and providing a seamless file transfer when the session was complete.
Highly recommend anyone who is looking for a professional, stress-free recording experience to check out The Kitchen Studios...
Alanna F.
Photography and Video Studio In the Heart of Mar Vista
studio space for a multitude of types of photography / videography projects. I will certainly be renting this space again next time I need to take some photos…frankly will likely rent it again as a self tape space too the next time I need a little extra space/privacy for filming...
Louis M.
Spekulor Production Studio Space Southbay Hawthorne
Our SmithShaper® team found that the Spekulor Production Studio Space in Hawthorne perfectly met our needs. The staff was friendly and quite helpful. The white CYC wall was huge and the way it was lit was ideal for the marketing photos and videos that we shot. We'll definitely be...
Nikki B.
Photoshoot Studio in Santa Monica !!
My team and I LOOOOOVED this studio. It had everything we needed and so much more. We used it to film a promo video for my life coaching business. Tadashi was very responsive, and access was easy when we arrived. The space was clean and exactly as shown on the...
Lynn M.
West LA/Palms Lounge & Cafe Studio
is clean and looks brand new, has enough space for a small film crew and to build camera in. I shot some pre work out cosmetics in their new looking bathroom as well as in the studio and it was perfect for me.
One of the models and I ordered...
Alexanne W.
Beautiful 2BR+Loft near Beach!
Was a super amazing place to film a 12 hour day in!
Renting a house is different than a studio, Please note that the owner is out of the way the whole time but is on site the whole time...
Sheila Q.
Pink Boho Venice Bungalow with Tropical Plants
Would definitely book again! The studio was beautiful, our host was extremely accommodating and everything was clean and beautiful. The lighting was perfect for filming inside and out. Can’t say enough good things about it, glad I chose it for my music video, it was excellent...
Jenelle C.
Quiet Mid-Century Scandinavian Home (White, Minimalist, Natural Light - Prop Closet & Garage Photo Studio Included
is fantastic and it's truly a deal because she even has a room with seamless! So you could do a lifestyle and a product studio shoot in 1 day at 1 location...
Ryan P.
Westside Photo Video Film RGB White Cyc Studio, Large, Private, Upscale.
This studio was so great to work with. Not only is the white cyc much bigger than many of the white cyc studios in LA, the option of RGB cyc wall lighting is such a plus. Plus, it's pretty well sound proof when coming to filming on site sound...
Jon K.
Westside Sound Stage
Booked this studio for a full day of interviews and everything went swimmingly, sound quality included. Making things even easier was the fact that this studio is attached to a full service gear house, making rentals and the day's logistics a breeze. Everyone was great to work with and...
Jonathan M.
24/7 open West LA - Studio for DANCE I Fitness I YOGA I Workshops I Rehearsals I Photoshoots I
Loved the space, Its a big good size dance studio lots of room to rehearse and practice. I used to space to film a dance solo and there was more than enough room to travel.
The parking lot is free which was a big plus for me. The studio was...
Francisco S.
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included
We recently filmed an on-camera interview at this studio, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The facility was top-notch, with state-of-the-art equipment that ensured our shoot went smoothly. Julie was incredibly professional, accommodating, and attentive to all our needs. The environment was...
Joseph J.
Legendary Recording/Rehearsal/Film Studio in West LA
This is a great studio and I would recommend it to anyone! The host and staff were great and super responsive and supportive. We shot a short teaser for a film and the space had the exact vibe we were looking for! Thank you...
Elizabeth C.
Fully Equipped Professional Production Facility
We had an AMAZING seated dinner for 65 people at this studio. There is a wonderful large main room with royal blue walls, cool props from the studio's films, excellent outdoor space with a great bar, and even a cool porch upstairs.
Rebecca was incredibly professional, warm and friendly...
Kaitlyn F.
Santa Monica Photo/Video Studio
Our team filmed a corporate video in the studio and this space fit the aesthetic we were looking for perfectly. The host was also easy to work with. The only thing I'd be weary of for others shooting video is that there will be some noise interruptions from the...
Martin M.
Modern Fresh New Studio with Amazing Equipment
problem answering some of my questions. She was very friendly and had all the answers. The studio was very nice. Clean, organized with very professional equipment. (including Blackmagic Design Camera)
I had to film a self tape and do a voice over and was very happy with the finished product...
Gregory H.
Modern Fresh New Studio with Amazing Equipment
Fantastic production / studio space! There's nothing like it on the westside. Super clean and minimalist, with just the right amount of anything you would need to run a production meeting, studio set or styling session. Great light, both studio and natural. An assortment of grip and lighting gear, top...
Matthew M.
Iconica - La Brea Recording Studio
would be happy to leave a review for a music production studio!
I recently had the pleasure of working in the Iconica - La Brea Recording Studio, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. From the moment I walked in the door, I was impressed. The studio was clean...