Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 12 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,495 in October 2025, down 16.7% (−$500) from September 2025 and down 12.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,373 and $2,560. That puts Santa Monica $403 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,093. The month's figures are based on 12 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,925 | −$117 (-5.8%) | +$25 (+1.3%) | $1,913 – $1,938 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,495 | −$500 (-16.7%) | −$365 (-12.8%) | $2,373 – $2,560 | 3 |
| 2BR | $3,134 | −$161 (-4.9%) | −$161 (-4.9%) | $3,111 – $3,617 | 3 |
| 3BR | $4,295 | −$200 (-4.4%) | −$1,105 (-20.5%) | $4,295 – $4,295 | 1 |
| 4BR | $13,499 | −$500 (-3.6%) | −$1,496 (-10.0%) | $13,499 – $13,499 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,925 | $1,700 | +$225 (+13.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,495 | $2,093 | +$403 (+19.2%) |
| 2BR | $3,134 | $2,725 | +$409 (+15.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,295 | $3,761 | +$534 (+14.2%) |
| 4BR | $13,499 | $4,800 | +$8,699 (+181.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in October 2025.