Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — November 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 7 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,595 in November 2025, up 15.3% (+$345) from October 2025 and down 3.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,595 and $2,595. That puts Santa Monica $600 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $1,995. The month's figures are based on 7 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. October 2025 | Vs. November 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,663 | +$1,980 (+73.8%) | +$2,183 (+88.0%) | $4,454 – $4,871 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,595 | +$345 (+15.3%) | −$100 (-3.7%) | $2,595 – $2,595 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,823 | −$1,000 (-26.2%) | −$772 (-21.5%) | $2,786 – $2,859 | 2 |
| 3BR | $5,595 | $0 (0.0%) | −$3,405 (-37.8%) | $5,595 – $5,595 | 1 |
| 4BR | $11,995 | −$905 (-7.0%) | −$6,255 (-34.3%) | $11,995 – $11,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in November 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — November 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,663 | $1,740 | +$2,923 (+168.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,595 | $1,995 | +$600 (+30.1%) |
| 2BR | $2,823 | $2,850 | −$27 (-1.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,595 | $3,995 | +$1,600 (+40.1%) |
| 4BR | $11,995 | $4,975 | +$7,020 (+141.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in November 2025.