Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 21 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,195 in January 2026, down 0.2% (−$5) from December 2025 and down 46.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,195 and $3,195. That puts Santa Monica $1,145 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 21 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,575 | +$1,975 (+76.0%) | −$325 (-6.6%) | $2,375 – $4,750 | 6 |
| 1BR | $3,195 | −$5 (-0.2%) | −$2,805 (-46.8%) | $3,195 – $3,195 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,575 | +$200 (+2.4%) | +$4,280 (+99.7%) | $5,288 – $10,588 | 6 |
| 3BR | $5,795 | −$505 (-8.0%) | −$1,105 (-16.0%) | $5,746 – $5,796 | 4 |
| 4BR | $15,975 | +$5,995 (+60.1%) | +$6,225 (+63.8%) | $15,338 – $16,500 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,575 | $1,750 | +$2,825 (+161.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,195 | $2,050 | +$1,145 (+55.9%) |
| 2BR | $8,575 | $2,700 | +$5,875 (+217.6%) |
| 3BR | $5,795 | $3,880 | +$1,916 (+49.4%) |
| 4BR | $15,975 | $4,588 | +$11,388 (+248.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.