Asking rents in ZIP 90401, Los Angeles, from 5 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $5,773 in March 2026, up 13.4% (+$683) from February 2026 and up 44.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,761 and $5,784. That puts Santa Monica $3,678 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 5 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,897 | −$1,983 (-40.6%) | +$199 (+7.4%) | $2,897 – $2,897 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,773 | +$683 (+13.4%) | +$1,773 (+44.3%) | $5,761 – $5,784 | 2 |
| 2BR | $9,200 | +$5,450 (+145.3%) | +$4,487 (+95.2%) | $9,200 – $9,200 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,357 | −$6,443 (-54.6%) | −$1,792 (-25.1%) | $5,357 – $5,357 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,897 | $1,695 | +$1,202 (+70.9%) |
| 1BR | $5,773 | $2,095 | +$3,678 (+175.5%) |
| 2BR | $9,200 | $2,844 | +$6,356 (+223.5%) |
| 3BR | $5,357 | $3,795 | +$1,562 (+41.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 118 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2026.