Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 42 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $4,250 in May 2025, down 2.3% (−$100) from April 2025 and up 44.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,148 and $6,500. That puts Santa Monica $2,055 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 42 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,375 | +$2,025 (+86.2%) | +$275 (+6.7%) | $4,313 – $4,438 | 2 |
| Studio | $4,200 | +$1,850 (+78.7%) | +$100 (+2.4%) | $4,100 – $4,350 | 3 |
| 1BR | $4,250 | −$100 (-2.3%) | +$1,300 (+44.1%) | $3,148 – $6,500 | 19 |
| 1BR | $2,900 | −$1,450 (-33.3%) | −$50 (-1.7%) | $2,900 – $2,900 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,250 | +$4,055 (+96.7%) | −$1,750 (-17.5%) | $5,793 – $10,995 | 12 |
| 2BR | $5,100 | +$905 (+21.6%) | −$4,900 (-49.0%) | $4,950 – $5,300 | 3 |
| 3BR | $6,200 | +$400 (+6.9%) | −$5,800 (-48.3%) | $6,200 – $6,200 | 1 |
| 3BR | $13,750 | +$7,950 (+137.1%) | +$1,750 (+14.6%) | $13,750 – $13,750 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,375 | $1,800 | +$2,575 (+143.1%) |
| Studio | $4,200 | $1,800 | +$2,400 (+133.3%) |
| 1BR | $4,250 | $2,195 | +$2,055 (+93.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,900 | $2,195 | +$705 (+32.1%) |
| 2BR | $8,250 | $2,960 | +$5,290 (+178.7%) |
| 2BR | $5,100 | $2,960 | +$2,140 (+72.3%) |
| 3BR | $6,200 | $3,862 | +$2,338 (+60.5%) |
| 3BR | $13,750 | $3,862 | +$9,888 (+256.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.