Asking rents in ZIP 90402, Los Angeles, from 1 listing.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,795 in March 2026, down 5.3% (−$155) from February 2026 and down 25.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,795 and $2,795. That puts Santa Monica $700 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 1 listing across 1 bedroom category.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,795 | −$155 (-5.3%) | −$955 (-25.5%) | $2,795 – $2,795 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,795 | $2,095 | +$700 (+33.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 118 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2026.