Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 195 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,495 in August 2025, down 0.8% (−$27) from July 2025 and up 1.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,750 and $3,800. That puts Santa Monica $1,395 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 195 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,698 | −$297 (-9.9%) | −$1,502 (-35.8%) | $2,400 – $3,749 | 6 |
| Studio | $2,400 | −$595 (-19.9%) | −$1,800 (-42.9%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,495 | −$27 (-0.8%) | +$45 (+1.3%) | $2,750 – $3,800 | 71 |
| 1BR | $2,950 | −$572 (-16.3%) | −$500 (-14.5%) | $2,950 – $2,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,750 | +$2,655 (+64.8%) | +$3,050 (+82.4%) | $5,000 – $8,563 | 84 |
| 2BR | $3,895 | −$200 (-4.9%) | +$195 (+5.3%) | $3,895 – $3,895 | 1 |
| 3BR | $11,575 | −$292 (-2.5%) | +$5,775 (+99.6%) | $7,900 – $15,250 | 6 |
| 3BR | $10,825 | −$1,042 (-8.8%) | +$5,025 (+86.6%) | $7,900 – $15,250 | 10 |
| 4BR | $16,500 | −$500 (-2.9%) | +$1,500 (+10.0%) | $16,500 – $16,500 | 9 |
| 4BR | $16,125 | −$875 (-5.1%) | +$1,125 (+7.5%) | $14,938 – $16,500 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,698 | $1,777 | +$921 (+51.8%) |
| Studio | $2,400 | $1,777 | +$624 (+35.1%) |
| 1BR | $3,495 | $2,100 | +$1,395 (+66.4%) |
| 1BR | $2,950 | $2,100 | +$850 (+40.5%) |
| 2BR | $6,750 | $2,811 | +$3,939 (+140.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,895 | $2,811 | +$1,084 (+38.6%) |
| 3BR | $11,575 | $4,000 | +$7,575 (+189.4%) |
| 3BR | $10,825 | $4,000 | +$6,825 (+170.6%) |
| 4BR | $16,500 | $5,088 | +$11,413 (+224.3%) |
| 4BR | $16,125 | $5,088 | +$11,038 (+217.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in August 2025.