Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 48 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,295 in December 2025, down 11.6% (−$300) from November 2025 and down 17.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,295 and $2,295. That puts Santa Monica $227 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,068. The month's figures are based on 48 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,375 | −$2,287 (-49.1%) | −$87 (-3.5%) | $2,375 – $2,375 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,295 | −$300 (-11.6%) | −$500 (-17.9%) | $2,295 – $2,295 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,248 | +$1,425 (+50.5%) | +$1,175 (+38.2%) | $4,121 – $4,374 | 2 |
| 3BR | $9,995 | +$4,400 (+78.6%) | +$2,500 (+33.4%) | $5,536 – $12,100 | 44 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,375 | $1,695 | +$680 (+40.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,295 | $2,068 | +$227 (+11.0%) |
| 2BR | $4,248 | $2,795 | +$1,453 (+52.0%) |
| 3BR | $9,995 | $4,000 | +$5,995 (+149.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in December 2025.