Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 69 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,573 in December 2025, up 25.5% (+$523) from November 2025 and down 23.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,484 and $2,661. That puts Santa Monica $505 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,068. The month's figures are based on 69 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 | +$1,030 (+68.9%) | +$875 (+53.0%) | $2,050 – $2,864 | 57 |
| 1BR | $2,573 | +$523 (+25.5%) | −$802 (-23.8%) | $2,484 – $2,661 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,795 | −$12,205 (-76.3%) | +$408 (+12.0%) | $3,795 – $3,795 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,525 | +$975 (+21.4%) | +$530 (+10.6%) | $5,038 – $6,013 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,495 | −$5,155 (-59.6%) | −$1,755 (-33.4%) | $3,495 – $3,495 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 | $1,695 | +$830 (+49.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,573 | $2,068 | +$505 (+24.4%) |
| 2BR | $3,795 | $2,795 | +$1,000 (+35.8%) |
| 3BR | $5,525 | $4,000 | +$1,525 (+38.1%) |
| 4BR | $3,495 | $4,550 | −$1,055 (-23.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in December 2025.