Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 209 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,098 in May 2025, down 3.1% (−$97) from April 2025 and up 19.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,895 and $3,590. That puts Santa Monica $903 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 209 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,195 | +$145 (+7.1%) | +$73 (+3.4%) | $2,195 – $2,195 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,748 | +$698 (+34.0%) | +$625 (+29.4%) | $2,009 – $3,274 | 22 |
| 1BR | $3,098 | −$97 (-3.1%) | +$503 (+19.4%) | $2,895 – $3,590 | 102 |
| 1BR | $2,450 | −$745 (-23.3%) | −$145 (-5.6%) | $2,450 – $2,475 | 3 |
| 2BR | $4,198 | −$275 (-6.1%) | +$603 (+16.8%) | $3,879 – $5,721 | 64 |
| 2BR | $4,248 | −$225 (-5.0%) | +$653 (+18.2%) | $3,721 – $4,774 | 2 |
| 3BR | $4,998 | −$397 (-7.4%) | +$1,103 (+28.3%) | $4,109 – $5,595 | 13 |
| 3BR | $7,280 | +$1,885 (+34.9%) | +$3,385 (+86.9%) | $7,280 – $7,280 | 1 |
| 4BR | $17,000 | +$5,000 (+41.7%) | +$11,050 (+185.7%) | $17,000 – $17,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,195 | $1,800 | +$395 (+21.9%) |
| Studio | $2,748 | $1,800 | +$948 (+52.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,098 | $2,195 | +$903 (+41.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,450 | $2,195 | +$255 (+11.6%) |
| 2BR | $4,198 | $2,960 | +$1,238 (+41.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,248 | $2,960 | +$1,288 (+43.5%) |
| 3BR | $4,998 | $3,862 | +$1,136 (+29.4%) |
| 3BR | $7,280 | $3,862 | +$3,418 (+88.5%) |
| 4BR | $17,000 | $5,000 | +$12,000 (+240.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.