Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 1,322 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $4,000 in March 2025, up 35.3% (+$1,044) from February 2025 and up 35.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,400 and $4,566. That puts Santa Monica $1,900 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 1,322 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,059 | +$361 (+13.4%) | +$781 (+34.3%) | $2,899 – $3,376 | 427 |
| Studio | $2,698 | $0 (0.0%) | +$420 (+18.4%) | $2,698 – $2,698 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,000 | +$1,044 (+35.3%) | +$1,050 (+35.6%) | $3,400 – $4,566 | 490 |
| 1BR | $3,200 | +$244 (+8.3%) | +$250 (+8.5%) | $3,200 – $3,200 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,713 | +$1,963 (+71.4%) | −$637 (-11.9%) | $3,992 – $5,957 | 156 |
| 2BR | $4,713 | +$1,963 (+71.4%) | −$637 (-11.9%) | $3,982 – $5,957 | 219 |
| 3BR | $7,149 | +$2,299 (+47.4%) | +$1,375 (+23.8%) | $6,224 – $12,950 | 15 |
| 3BR | $7,149 | +$2,299 (+47.4%) | +$1,375 (+23.8%) | $6,249 – $12,950 | 13 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,059 | $1,750 | +$1,309 (+74.8%) |
| Studio | $2,698 | $1,750 | +$948 (+54.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,000 | $2,100 | +$1,900 (+90.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,200 | $2,100 | +$1,100 (+52.4%) |
| 2BR | $4,713 | $2,845 | +$1,868 (+65.7%) |
| 2BR | $4,713 | $2,845 | +$1,868 (+65.7%) |
| 3BR | $7,149 | $4,100 | +$3,049 (+74.4%) |
| 3BR | $7,149 | $4,100 | +$3,049 (+74.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2025.