Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 46 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,195 in February 2026, up 4.8% (+$100) from January 2026 and down 25.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,195 and $2,195. That puts Santa Monica $100 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 46 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,850 | +$290 (+11.3%) | +$1,055 (+58.8%) | $1,995 – $3,204 | 17 |
| 1BR | $2,195 | +$100 (+4.8%) | −$755 (-25.6%) | $2,195 – $2,195 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,395 | −$355 (-9.5%) | −$205 (-5.7%) | $3,395 – $3,395 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,320 | +$1,725 (+48.0%) | +$1,825 (+52.2%) | $4,275 – $5,890 | 26 |
| 4BR | $4,900 | $0 (0.0%) | −$1,095 (-18.3%) | $4,900 – $4,900 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,850 | $1,750 | +$1,100 (+62.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,195 | $2,095 | +$100 (+4.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,395 | $2,775 | +$620 (+22.3%) |
| 3BR | $5,320 | $3,949 | +$1,371 (+34.7%) |
| 4BR | $4,900 | $4,388 | +$513 (+11.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 126 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2026.