Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,245 in December 2025, up 7.6% (+$230) from November 2025 and up 10.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,970 and $3,520. That puts Santa Monica $1,177 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,068. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,295 | +$20 (+0.9%) | +$45 (+2.0%) | $2,295 – $2,295 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,245 | +$230 (+7.6%) | +$295 (+10.0%) | $2,970 – $3,520 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,173 | −$963 (-23.3%) | −$602 (-16.0%) | $3,111 – $3,234 | 2 |
| 3BR | $10,800 | +$6,505 (+151.5%) | +$5,300 (+96.4%) | $10,800 – $10,800 | 1 |
| 4BR | $10,800 | −$1,199 (-10.0%) | −$1,700 (-13.6%) | $10,800 – $10,800 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,295 | $1,695 | +$600 (+35.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,245 | $2,068 | +$1,177 (+56.9%) |
| 2BR | $3,173 | $2,795 | +$378 (+13.5%) |
| 3BR | $10,800 | $4,000 | +$6,800 (+170.0%) |
| 4BR | $10,800 | $4,550 | +$6,250 (+137.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in December 2025.