Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 158 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,000 in May 2025, up 20.2% (+$505) from April 2025 and up 3.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,000 and $3,000. That puts Santa Monica $805 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 158 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,885 | +$546 (+23.3%) | +$535 (+22.8%) | $2,520 – $3,811 | 27 |
| Studio | $2,575 | +$236 (+10.1%) | +$225 (+9.6%) | $2,575 – $2,575 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,000 | +$505 (+20.2%) | +$105 (+3.6%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,540 | +$1,045 (+41.9%) | +$645 (+22.3%) | $2,595 – $4,353 | 79 |
| 2BR | $3,765 | +$567 (+17.7%) | −$1,942 (-34.0%) | $3,550 – $3,980 | 4 |
| 2BR | $4,500 | +$1,302 (+40.7%) | −$1,207 (-21.1%) | $3,903 – $5,358 | 39 |
| 3BR | $19,999 | +$13,100 (+189.9%) | +$4,999 (+33.3%) | $19,999 – $19,999 | 2 |
| 3BR | $19,999 | +$13,100 (+189.9%) | +$4,999 (+33.3%) | $8,199 – $19,999 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,885 | $1,800 | +$1,085 (+60.3%) |
| Studio | $2,575 | $1,800 | +$775 (+43.1%) |
| 1BR | $3,000 | $2,195 | +$805 (+36.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,540 | $2,195 | +$1,345 (+61.3%) |
| 2BR | $3,765 | $2,960 | +$805 (+27.2%) |
| 2BR | $4,500 | $2,960 | +$1,540 (+52.0%) |
| 3BR | $19,999 | $3,862 | +$16,137 (+417.8%) |
| 3BR | $19,999 | $3,862 | +$16,137 (+417.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.