Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 147 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,750 in March 2025, up 56.3% (+$1,350) from February 2025 and up 10.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,850 and $5,749. That puts Santa Monica $1,650 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 147 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,449 | +$49 (+1.1%) | +$1,724 (+63.3%) | $4,400 – $4,499 | 10 |
| Studio | $4,425 | +$25 (+0.6%) | +$1,700 (+62.4%) | $2,694 – $4,484 | 6 |
| 1BR | $3,750 | +$1,350 (+56.3%) | +$350 (+10.3%) | $2,850 – $5,749 | 58 |
| 1BR | $4,250 | +$1,850 (+77.1%) | +$850 (+25.0%) | $4,250 – $4,250 | 1 |
| 2BR | $9,448 | +$5,153 (+120.0%) | +$2,948 (+45.3%) | $5,995 – $11,500 | 32 |
| 2BR | $4,898 | +$603 (+14.0%) | −$1,602 (-24.7%) | $4,449 – $5,346 | 2 |
| 3BR | $12,375 | +$5,475 (+79.3%) | +$975 (+8.6%) | $9,700 – $13,750 | 8 |
| 3BR | $11,000 | +$4,100 (+59.4%) | −$400 (-3.5%) | $10,425 – $13,750 | 11 |
| 4BR | $13,500 | — | −$500 (-3.6%) | $12,600 – $13,500 | 6 |
| 4BR | $13,500 | — | −$500 (-3.6%) | $12,600 – $13,500 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,449 | $1,750 | +$2,699 (+154.2%) |
| Studio | $4,425 | $1,750 | +$2,675 (+152.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,750 | $2,100 | +$1,650 (+78.6%) |
| 1BR | $4,250 | $2,100 | +$2,150 (+102.4%) |
| 2BR | $9,448 | $2,845 | +$6,603 (+232.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,898 | $2,845 | +$2,053 (+72.1%) |
| 3BR | $12,375 | $4,100 | +$8,275 (+201.8%) |
| 3BR | $11,000 | $4,100 | +$6,900 (+168.3%) |
| 4BR | $13,500 | $5,259 | +$8,241 (+156.7%) |
| 4BR | $13,500 | $5,259 | +$8,241 (+156.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2025.