Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — November 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 23 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,095 in November 2025, flat versus October 2025 and up 3.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,959 and $3,096. That puts Santa Monica $1,100 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $1,995. The month's figures are based on 23 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. October 2025 | Vs. November 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,500 | +$1,050 (+30.4%) | +$2,400 (+114.3%) | $3,450 – $4,500 | 3 |
| 1BR | $3,095 | $0 (0.0%) | +$100 (+3.3%) | $2,959 – $3,096 | 8 |
| 2BR | $4,100 | −$4,895 (-54.4%) | −$195 (-4.5%) | $4,100 – $4,100 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,795 | −$2 (-0.0%) | −$2,655 (-31.4%) | $5,795 – $7,700 | 7 |
| 4BR | $16,500 | +$5,280 (+47.1%) | +$4,005 (+32.1%) | $15,250 – $16,500 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in November 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — November 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,500 | $1,740 | +$2,761 (+158.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,095 | $1,995 | +$1,100 (+55.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,100 | $2,850 | +$1,250 (+43.9%) |
| 3BR | $5,795 | $3,995 | +$1,800 (+45.1%) |
| 4BR | $16,500 | $4,975 | +$11,525 (+231.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in November 2025.