Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 66 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,400 in February 2025, down 60.0% (−$3,600) from January 2025 and down 31.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,400 and $2,400. That puts Santa Monica $228 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,172. The month's figures are based on 66 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,400 | +$2,275 (+107.1%) | +$400 (+10.0%) | $2,950 – $4,450 | 9 |
| Studio | $4,400 | +$2,275 (+107.1%) | +$400 (+10.0%) | $3,263 – $4,400 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,400 | −$3,600 (-60.0%) | −$1,095 (-31.3%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,400 | −$1,600 (-26.7%) | +$905 (+25.9%) | $3,750 – $6,500 | 27 |
| 2BR | $4,295 | −$395 (-8.4%) | −$3,355 (-43.9%) | $4,295 – $4,295 | 1 |
| 2BR | $5,270 | +$580 (+12.4%) | −$2,380 (-31.1%) | $4,171 – $7,995 | 18 |
| 3BR | $6,900 | $0 (0.0%) | −$8,050 (-53.8%) | $6,900 – $8,375 | 3 |
| 3BR | $6,900 | $0 (0.0%) | −$8,050 (-53.8%) | $6,900 – $6,900 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — February 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,400 | $1,799 | +$2,601 (+144.5%) |
| Studio | $4,400 | $1,799 | +$2,601 (+144.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,400 | $2,172 | +$228 (+10.5%) |
| 1BR | $4,400 | $2,172 | +$2,228 (+102.6%) |
| 2BR | $4,295 | $2,896 | +$1,399 (+48.3%) |
| 2BR | $5,270 | $2,896 | +$2,374 (+82.0%) |
| 3BR | $6,900 | $4,142 | +$2,758 (+66.6%) |
| 3BR | $6,900 | $4,142 | +$2,758 (+66.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2025.