Asking rents in ZIP 90403, Los Angeles, from 7 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,970 in March 2026, up 39.4% (+$1,123) from February 2026 and up 62.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,715 and $4,170. That puts Santa Monica $1,875 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 7 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $3,970 | +$1,123 (+39.4%) | +$1,520 (+62.0%) | $3,715 – $4,170 | 4 |
| 2BR | $3,395 | −$2,600 (-43.4%) | −$100 (-2.9%) | $3,395 – $3,395 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,295 | −$1,700 (-28.4%) | −$1,390 (-24.5%) | $4,295 – $4,295 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $3,970 | $2,095 | +$1,875 (+89.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,395 | $2,844 | +$551 (+19.4%) |
| 3BR | $4,295 | $3,795 | +$500 (+13.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 118 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2026.