Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 6 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,250 in October 2025, up 0.1% (+$3) from September 2025 and down 16.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,250 and $2,250. That puts Santa Monica $158 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,093. The month's figures are based on 6 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,683 | −$262 (-8.9%) | +$256 (+10.5%) | $2,683 – $2,683 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,250 | +$3 (+0.1%) | −$445 (-16.5%) | $2,250 – $2,250 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,823 | −$1,152 (-23.2%) | +$328 (+9.4%) | $3,536 – $4,109 | 2 |
| 3BR | $5,595 | −$904 (-13.9%) | −$11,905 (-68.0%) | $5,595 – $5,595 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,900 | $0 (0.0%) | −$6,100 (-32.1%) | $12,900 – $12,900 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,683 | $1,700 | +$983 (+57.8%) |
| 1BR | $2,250 | $2,093 | +$158 (+7.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,823 | $2,725 | +$1,098 (+40.3%) |
| 3BR | $5,595 | $3,761 | +$1,834 (+48.8%) |
| 4BR | $12,900 | $4,800 | +$8,100 (+168.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in October 2025.