Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 563 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,199 in April 2025, up 30.6% (+$749) from March 2025 and up 4.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,199 and $3,199. That puts Santa Monica $1,049 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,150. The month's figures are based on 563 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | +$475 (+27.5%) | +$50 (+2.3%) | $1,928 – $3,009 | 40 |
| Studio | $2,050 | +$325 (+18.8%) | −$100 (-4.7%) | $2,050 – $2,050 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,199 | +$749 (+30.6%) | +$124 (+4.0%) | $3,199 – $3,199 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,195 | +$745 (+30.4%) | +$120 (+3.9%) | $2,825 – $3,560 | 275 |
| 2BR | $4,473 | +$978 (+28.0%) | −$385 (-7.9%) | $4,361 – $4,584 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,095 | +$600 (+17.2%) | −$763 (-15.7%) | $3,598 – $5,195 | 187 |
| 3BR | $5,885 | +$1,874 (+46.7%) | +$1,890 (+47.3%) | $5,298 – $7,400 | 15 |
| 3BR | $5,395 | +$1,384 (+34.5%) | +$1,400 (+35.0%) | $4,998 – $5,995 | 39 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $0 (0.0%) | +$3,250 (+37.1%) | $12,000 – $12,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $0 (0.0%) | +$3,250 (+37.1%) | $12,000 – $12,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — April 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | $1,750 | +$450 (+25.7%) |
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,750 | +$300 (+17.1%) |
| 1BR | $3,199 | $2,150 | +$1,049 (+48.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,195 | $2,150 | +$1,045 (+48.6%) |
| 2BR | $4,473 | $2,852 | +$1,621 (+56.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,095 | $2,852 | +$1,243 (+43.6%) |
| 3BR | $5,885 | $4,129 | +$1,756 (+42.5%) |
| 3BR | $5,395 | $4,129 | +$1,266 (+30.7%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $4,995 | +$7,005 (+140.2%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $4,995 | +$7,005 (+140.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in April 2025.