Asking rents in ZIP 90404, Los Angeles, from 2 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,425 in March 2026, up 10.5% (+$230) from February 2026 and up 4.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,425 and $2,425. That puts Santa Monica $330 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 2 listings across 2 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,425 | +$230 (+10.5%) | +$103 (+4.4%) | $2,425 – $2,425 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,650 | +$255 (+7.5%) | +$35 (+1.0%) | $3,650 – $3,650 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,425 | $2,095 | +$330 (+15.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,650 | $2,844 | +$806 (+28.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 118 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2026.