Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 8 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,495 in January 2026, down 23.1% (−$750) from December 2025 and down 23.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,495 and $2,495. That puts Santa Monica $445 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 8 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | −$400 (-17.4%) | −$603 (-24.1%) | $1,895 – $1,895 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,495 | −$750 (-23.1%) | −$755 (-23.2%) | $2,495 – $2,495 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,795 | +$623 (+19.6%) | −$300 (-7.3%) | $3,795 – $3,795 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,995 | −$6,805 (-63.0%) | −$1,400 (-25.9%) | $3,995 – $3,995 | 1 |
| 4BR | $5,398 | −$5,402 (-50.0%) | −$6,602 (-55.0%) | $5,348 – $5,448 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | $1,750 | +$145 (+8.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,495 | $2,050 | +$445 (+21.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,795 | $2,700 | +$1,095 (+40.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,995 | $3,880 | +$116 (+3.0%) |
| 4BR | $5,398 | $4,588 | +$811 (+17.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.