Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 528 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,885 in February 2025, down 0.3% (−$10) from January 2025 and down 6.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,690 and $3,080. That puts Santa Monica $713 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,172. The month's figures are based on 528 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,795 | +$96 (+5.7%) | −$455 (-20.2%) | $1,795 – $1,795 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,498 | +$799 (+47.0%) | +$248 (+11.0%) | $2,100 – $2,790 | 37 |
| 1BR | $2,885 | −$10 (-0.3%) | −$190 (-6.2%) | $2,690 – $3,080 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,095 | +$200 (+6.9%) | +$20 (+0.7%) | $2,800 – $3,500 | 221 |
| 2BR | $3,695 | −$400 (-9.8%) | +$295 (+8.7%) | $2,973 – $3,795 | 7 |
| 2BR | $3,995 | −$100 (-2.4%) | +$595 (+17.5%) | $3,500 – $4,997 | 214 |
| 3BR | $5,000 | −$395 (-7.3%) | −$1,500 (-23.1%) | $4,478 – $6,699 | 43 |
| 3BR | $5,000 | −$395 (-7.3%) | −$1,500 (-23.1%) | $5,000 – $5,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $7,000 | −$5,000 (-41.7%) | −$2,000 (-22.2%) | $7,000 – $7,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $7,000 | −$5,000 (-41.7%) | −$2,000 (-22.2%) | $7,000 – $7,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — February 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,795 | $1,799 | −$4 (-0.2%) |
| Studio | $2,498 | $1,799 | +$699 (+38.8%) |
| 1BR | $2,885 | $2,172 | +$713 (+32.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,095 | $2,172 | +$923 (+42.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,695 | $2,896 | +$799 (+27.6%) |
| 2BR | $3,995 | $2,896 | +$1,099 (+37.9%) |
| 3BR | $5,000 | $4,142 | +$858 (+20.7%) |
| 3BR | $5,000 | $4,142 | +$858 (+20.7%) |
| 4BR | $7,000 | $5,200 | +$1,800 (+34.6%) |
| 4BR | $7,000 | $5,200 | +$1,800 (+34.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2025.