Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 721 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,295 in August 2025, up 1.8% (+$58) from July 2025 and up 46.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,295 and $3,295. That puts Santa Monica $1,195 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 721 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,799 | $0 (0.0%) | −$496 (-21.6%) | $1,638 – $1,898 | 15 |
| Studio | $1,998 | +$199 (+11.0%) | −$297 (-13.0%) | $1,725 – $2,804 | 114 |
| 1BR | $3,295 | +$58 (+1.8%) | +$1,045 (+46.4%) | $3,295 – $3,295 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,000 | −$238 (-7.4%) | +$750 (+33.3%) | $2,495 – $3,629 | 254 |
| 2BR | $3,850 | −$150 (-3.8%) | +$855 (+28.5%) | $3,300 – $4,665 | 252 |
| 2BR | $4,495 | +$495 (+12.4%) | +$1,500 (+50.1%) | $4,495 – $4,495 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,400 | +$1,250 (+30.1%) | +$905 (+20.1%) | $4,763 – $6,203 | 58 |
| 3BR | $4,800 | +$650 (+15.7%) | +$305 (+6.8%) | $4,800 – $4,800 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,995 | −$4,405 (-59.5%) | −$2,830 (-48.6%) | $2,995 – $2,995 | 1 |
| 4BR | $5,995 | −$1,405 (-19.0%) | +$170 (+2.9%) | $4,900 – $7,000 | 21 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,799 | $1,777 | +$23 (+1.3%) |
| Studio | $1,998 | $1,777 | +$221 (+12.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,295 | $2,100 | +$1,195 (+56.9%) |
| 1BR | $3,000 | $2,100 | +$900 (+42.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,850 | $2,811 | +$1,039 (+36.9%) |
| 2BR | $4,495 | $2,811 | +$1,684 (+59.9%) |
| 3BR | $5,400 | $4,000 | +$1,400 (+35.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,800 | $4,000 | +$800 (+20.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,995 | $5,088 | −$2,092 (-41.1%) |
| 4BR | $5,995 | $5,088 | +$908 (+17.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in August 2025.