Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 52 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,200 in December 2025, up 3.4% (+$105) from November 2025 and down 2.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,200 and $3,200. That puts Santa Monica $1,132 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,068. The month's figures are based on 52 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | −$1,900 (-42.2%) | −$1,892 (-42.1%) | $2,550 – $2,600 | 4 |
| 1BR | $3,200 | +$105 (+3.4%) | −$95 (-2.9%) | $3,200 – $3,200 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,375 | +$4,275 (+104.3%) | +$4,080 (+95.0%) | $5,250 – $9,761 | 28 |
| 3BR | $6,300 | +$505 (+8.7%) | −$5,200 (-45.2%) | $5,600 – $7,625 | 10 |
| 4BR | $9,980 | −$6,520 (-39.5%) | −$1,015 (-9.2%) | $9,980 – $11,990 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | $1,695 | +$905 (+53.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,200 | $2,068 | +$1,132 (+54.8%) |
| 2BR | $8,375 | $2,795 | +$5,580 (+199.6%) |
| 3BR | $6,300 | $4,000 | +$2,300 (+57.5%) |
| 4BR | $9,980 | $4,550 | +$5,430 (+119.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in December 2025.