Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 5 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $5,090 in February 2026, up 88.8% (+$2,395) from January 2026 and up 24.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,162 and $6,017. That puts Santa Monica $2,995 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 5 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,880 | +$2,183 (+80.9%) | +$1,760 (+56.4%) | $4,880 – $4,880 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,090 | +$2,395 (+88.8%) | +$1,005 (+24.6%) | $4,162 – $6,017 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,750 | −$4,860 (-56.4%) | −$963 (-20.4%) | $3,750 – $3,750 | 1 |
| 3BR | $11,800 | +$1,101 (+10.3%) | +$6,950 (+143.3%) | $11,800 – $11,800 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,880 | $1,750 | +$3,130 (+178.9%) |
| 1BR | $5,090 | $2,095 | +$2,995 (+142.9%) |
| 2BR | $3,750 | $2,775 | +$975 (+35.1%) |
| 3BR | $11,800 | $3,949 | +$7,851 (+198.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 126 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2026.