Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 5 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,848 in February 2026, up 14.1% (+$353) from January 2026 and down 1.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,771 and $2,924. That puts Santa Monica $753 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 5 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,095 | +$200 (+10.6%) | +$300 (+16.7%) | $2,095 – $2,095 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,848 | +$353 (+14.1%) | −$37 (-1.3%) | $2,771 – $2,924 | 2 |
| 2BR | $5,995 | +$2,200 (+58.0%) | +$2,300 (+62.2%) | $5,995 – $5,995 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,995 | +$2,000 (+50.1%) | +$995 (+19.9%) | $5,995 – $5,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,095 | $1,750 | +$345 (+19.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,848 | $2,095 | +$753 (+35.9%) |
| 2BR | $5,995 | $2,775 | +$3,220 (+116.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,995 | $3,949 | +$2,046 (+51.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 126 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2026.