Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 24 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,695 in January 2026, up 17.4% (+$400) from December 2025 and down 31.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,695 and $2,695. That puts Santa Monica $645 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 24 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,697 | +$322 (+13.6%) | −$486 (-15.3%) | $2,697 – $2,697 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,695 | +$400 (+17.4%) | −$1,244 (-31.6%) | $2,695 – $2,695 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,610 | +$4,363 (+102.7%) | +$3,898 (+82.7%) | $8,610 – $8,610 | 1 |
| 3BR | $10,699 | +$704 (+7.0%) | +$4,936 (+85.6%) | $7,399 – $12,400 | 17 |
| 4BR | $11,000 | — | — | $11,000 – $12,750 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,697 | $1,750 | +$947 (+54.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,695 | $2,050 | +$645 (+31.5%) |
| 2BR | $8,610 | $2,700 | +$5,910 (+218.9%) |
| 3BR | $10,699 | $3,880 | +$6,820 (+175.8%) |
| 4BR | $11,000 | $4,588 | +$6,413 (+139.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.