Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 48 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,673 in October 2025, up 30.7% (+$628) from September 2025 and up 34.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,334 and $3,011. That puts Santa Monica $580 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,093. The month's figures are based on 48 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,545 | +$69 (+2.8%) | +$603 (+31.1%) | $1,779 – $2,841 | 38 |
| 1BR | $2,673 | +$628 (+30.7%) | +$678 (+34.0%) | $2,334 – $3,011 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,595 | $0 (0.0%) | +$300 (+9.1%) | $3,595 – $3,595 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,888 | −$1,107 (-22.2%) | +$393 (+11.2%) | $3,331 – $4,444 | 2 |
| 4BR | $5,145 | −$850 (-14.2%) | −$350 (-6.4%) | $4,084 – $6,246 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,545 | $1,700 | +$845 (+49.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,673 | $2,093 | +$580 (+27.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,595 | $2,725 | +$870 (+31.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,888 | $3,761 | +$127 (+3.4%) |
| 4BR | $5,145 | $4,800 | +$345 (+7.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in October 2025.