Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 117 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,750 in September 2025, up 27.1% (+$800) from August 2025 and up 39.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,195 and $5,400. That puts Santa Monica $1,650 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 117 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,400 | −$297 (-11.0%) | −$1,800 (-42.9%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,400 | −$297 (-11.0%) | −$1,800 (-42.9%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,750 | +$800 (+27.1%) | +$1,055 (+39.1%) | $3,195 – $5,400 | 37 |
| 1BR | $3,253 | +$303 (+10.3%) | +$558 (+20.7%) | $3,253 – $3,253 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,450 | +$555 (+14.2%) | −$1,550 (-25.8%) | $4,450 – $4,450 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,750 | +$3,855 (+99.0%) | +$1,750 (+29.2%) | $5,063 – $10,825 | 54 |
| 3BR | $5,800 | −$5,775 (-49.9%) | −$5,950 (-50.6%) | $5,800 – $6,100 | 6 |
| 3BR | $6,200 | −$5,375 (-46.4%) | −$5,550 (-47.2%) | $6,100 – $9,738 | 8 |
| 4BR | $16,500 | $0 (0.0%) | +$6,750 (+69.2%) | $15,938 – $16,500 | 6 |
| 4BR | $16,500 | $0 (0.0%) | +$6,750 (+69.2%) | $16,500 – $16,500 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,400 | $1,806 | +$594 (+32.9%) |
| Studio | $2,400 | $1,806 | +$594 (+32.9%) |
| 1BR | $3,750 | $2,100 | +$1,650 (+78.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,253 | $2,100 | +$1,153 (+54.9%) |
| 2BR | $4,450 | $2,800 | +$1,650 (+58.9%) |
| 2BR | $7,750 | $2,800 | +$4,950 (+176.8%) |
| 3BR | $5,800 | $3,992 | +$1,808 (+45.3%) |
| 3BR | $6,200 | $3,992 | +$2,208 (+55.3%) |
| 4BR | $16,500 | $4,792 | +$11,709 (+244.4%) |
| 4BR | $16,500 | $4,792 | +$11,709 (+244.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in September 2025.