Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 690 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,495 in April 2025, down 37.6% (−$1,505) from March 2025 and down 27.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,495 and $2,495. That puts Santa Monica $345 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,150. The month's figures are based on 690 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,996 | −$63 (-2.1%) | +$698 (+30.3%) | $2,899 – $3,299 | 216 |
| Studio | $2,339 | −$720 (-23.5%) | +$41 (+1.8%) | $2,165 – $2,389 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,495 | −$1,505 (-37.6%) | −$934 (-27.2%) | $2,495 – $2,495 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,880 | −$120 (-3.0%) | +$451 (+13.2%) | $3,025 – $4,263 | 314 |
| 2BR | $4,660 | −$53 (-1.1%) | −$899 (-16.2%) | $3,972 – $5,700 | 131 |
| 2BR | $3,198 | −$1,515 (-32.1%) | −$2,361 (-42.5%) | $3,198 – $3,198 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,824 | −$325 (-4.5%) | −$2,461 (-26.5%) | $6,374 – $7,087 | 6 |
| 3BR | $6,899 | −$250 (-3.5%) | −$2,386 (-25.7%) | $6,499 – $7,399 | 15 |
| 4BR | $12,150 | — | — | $12,150 – $12,150 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,150 | — | — | $12,150 – $12,150 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — April 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,996 | $1,750 | +$1,246 (+71.2%) |
| Studio | $2,339 | $1,750 | +$589 (+33.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,495 | $2,150 | +$345 (+16.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,880 | $2,150 | +$1,730 (+80.5%) |
| 2BR | $4,660 | $2,852 | +$1,808 (+63.4%) |
| 2BR | $3,198 | $2,852 | +$346 (+12.1%) |
| 3BR | $6,824 | $4,129 | +$2,695 (+65.3%) |
| 3BR | $6,899 | $4,129 | +$2,770 (+67.1%) |
| 4BR | $12,150 | $4,995 | +$7,155 (+143.2%) |
| 4BR | $12,150 | $4,995 | +$7,155 (+143.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in April 2025.