Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — November 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 19 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,050 in November 2025, down 23.3% (−$622) from October 2025 and down 17.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,050 and $2,050. That puts Santa Monica $55 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $1,995. The month's figures are based on 19 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. October 2025 | Vs. November 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,495 | −$1,050 (-41.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,494 – $1,496 | 12 |
| 1BR | $2,050 | −$622 (-23.3%) | −$440 (-17.7%) | $2,050 – $2,050 | 1 |
| 2BR | $16,000 | +$12,405 (+345.1%) | +$12,250 (+326.7%) | $16,000 – $16,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,550 | +$663 (+17.0%) | −$250 (-5.2%) | $4,550 – $4,550 | 2 |
| 4BR | $8,650 | +$3,505 (+68.1%) | — | $8,650 – $8,650 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in November 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — November 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,495 | $1,740 | −$244 (-14.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,050 | $1,995 | +$55 (+2.8%) |
| 2BR | $16,000 | $2,850 | +$13,150 (+461.4%) |
| 3BR | $4,550 | $3,995 | +$555 (+13.9%) |
| 4BR | $8,650 | $4,975 | +$3,675 (+73.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in November 2025.