Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 25 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,095 in January 2026, down 18.6% (−$477) from December 2025 and down 8.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,095 and $2,095. That puts Santa Monica $45 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 25 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,560 | +$35 (+1.4%) | +$765 (+42.6%) | $1,499 – $2,871 | 20 |
| 1BR | $2,095 | −$477 (-18.6%) | −$190 (-8.3%) | $2,095 – $2,095 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,750 | −$45 (-1.2%) | +$60 (+1.6%) | $3,750 – $3,750 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,595 | −$1,930 (-34.9%) | −$400 (-10.0%) | $3,595 – $3,595 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,900 | +$1,405 (+40.2%) | — | $4,900 – $4,900 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,560 | $1,750 | +$810 (+46.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,095 | $2,050 | +$45 (+2.2%) |
| 2BR | $3,750 | $2,700 | +$1,050 (+38.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,595 | $3,880 | −$284 (-7.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,900 | $4,588 | +$313 (+6.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.