Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 461 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,238 in July 2025, up 29.8% (+$743) from June 2025 and up 32.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,550 and $3,690. That puts Santa Monica $1,138 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 461 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,499 | +$1,004 (+67.2%) | +$504 (+25.3%) | $1,819 – $2,978 | 44 |
| Studio | $1,799 | +$304 (+20.3%) | −$196 (-9.8%) | $1,799 – $1,799 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,238 | +$743 (+29.8%) | +$793 (+32.4%) | $2,550 – $3,690 | 178 |
| 1BR | $3,000 | +$505 (+20.2%) | +$555 (+22.7%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,395 | −$600 (-15.0%) | +$600 (+21.5%) | $3,095 – $4,245 | 3 |
| 2BR | $4,000 | +$5 (+0.1%) | +$1,205 (+43.1%) | $3,250 – $4,995 | 161 |
| 3BR | $4,834 | +$1,339 (+38.3%) | +$184 (+4.0%) | $3,898 – $5,350 | 47 |
| 3BR | $4,150 | +$655 (+18.7%) | −$500 (-10.8%) | $3,750 – $4,624 | 4 |
| 4BR | $7,400 | +$1,405 (+23.4%) | +$2,120 (+40.2%) | $6,123 – $8,500 | 15 |
| 4BR | $5,995 | $0 (0.0%) | +$715 (+13.5%) | $5,995 – $5,995 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — July 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,499 | $1,795 | +$704 (+39.2%) |
| Studio | $1,799 | $1,795 | +$4 (+0.2%) |
| 1BR | $3,238 | $2,100 | +$1,138 (+54.2%) |
| 1BR | $3,000 | $2,100 | +$900 (+42.9%) |
| 2BR | $3,395 | $2,950 | +$445 (+15.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,000 | $2,950 | +$1,050 (+35.6%) |
| 3BR | $4,834 | $4,192 | +$642 (+15.3%) |
| 3BR | $4,150 | $4,192 | −$42 (-1.0%) |
| 4BR | $7,400 | $5,200 | +$2,200 (+42.3%) |
| 4BR | $5,995 | $5,200 | +$795 (+15.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in July 2025.