Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — January 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 979 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,939 in January 2025, up 40.9% (+$1,144) from December 2024 and up 52.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,381 and $4,468. That puts Santa Monica $1,789 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,150. The month's figures are based on 979 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2024 | Vs. January 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,183 | +$833 (+35.4%) | −$26 (-0.8%) | $2,875 – $3,376 | 250 |
| Studio | $2,800 | +$450 (+19.1%) | −$409 (-12.8%) | $2,800 – $2,800 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,939 | +$1,144 (+40.9%) | +$1,352 (+52.2%) | $3,381 – $4,468 | 430 |
| 1BR | $2,665 | −$130 (-4.7%) | +$78 (+3.0%) | $2,628 – $2,703 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,980 | +$908 (+29.5%) | −$1,689 (-29.8%) | $3,500 – $5,095 | 9 |
| 2BR | $4,712 | +$1,640 (+53.4%) | −$957 (-16.9%) | $3,925 – $5,501 | 229 |
| 3BR | $5,763 | −$1,732 (-23.1%) | −$4,737 (-45.1%) | $5,138 – $5,763 | 30 |
| 3BR | $5,763 | −$1,732 (-23.1%) | −$4,737 (-45.1%) | $5,138 – $5,763 | 28 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — January 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,183 | $1,750 | +$1,433 (+81.9%) |
| Studio | $2,800 | $1,750 | +$1,050 (+60.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,939 | $2,150 | +$1,789 (+83.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,665 | $2,150 | +$515 (+24.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,980 | $2,895 | +$1,085 (+37.5%) |
| 2BR | $4,712 | $2,895 | +$1,817 (+62.8%) |
| 3BR | $5,763 | $4,076 | +$1,687 (+41.4%) |
| 3BR | $5,763 | $4,076 | +$1,687 (+41.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2025.