Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — January 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 526 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,950 in January 2025, up 9.5% (+$255) from December 2024 and up 11.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,598 and $3,425. That puts Santa Monica $800 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,150. The month's figures are based on 526 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2024 | Vs. January 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,890 | −$309 (-14.1%) | −$260 (-12.1%) | $1,775 – $3,373 | 7 |
| Studio | $2,100 | −$99 (-4.5%) | −$50 (-2.3%) | $1,795 – $2,466 | 56 |
| 1BR | $2,950 | +$255 (+9.5%) | +$301 (+11.4%) | $2,598 – $3,425 | 251 |
| 1BR | $3,650 | +$955 (+35.4%) | +$1,001 (+37.8%) | $3,123 – $4,225 | 3 |
| 2BR | $4,100 | +$600 (+17.1%) | +$100 (+2.5%) | $3,452 – $4,700 | 151 |
| 2BR | $4,795 | +$1,295 (+37.0%) | +$795 (+19.9%) | $4,795 – $4,795 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,850 | −$2,125 (-42.7%) | −$4,600 (-61.7%) | $2,850 – $2,850 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,200 | +$225 (+4.5%) | −$2,250 (-30.2%) | $4,624 – $8,075 | 42 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | +$10,150 (+548.6%) | −$500 (-4.0%) | $11,700 – $15,250 | 3 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | +$10,150 (+548.6%) | −$500 (-4.0%) | $11,700 – $15,250 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — January 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,890 | $1,750 | +$140 (+8.0%) |
| Studio | $2,100 | $1,750 | +$350 (+20.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,950 | $2,150 | +$800 (+37.2%) |
| 1BR | $3,650 | $2,150 | +$1,500 (+69.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,100 | $2,895 | +$1,205 (+41.6%) |
| 2BR | $4,795 | $2,895 | +$1,900 (+65.6%) |
| 3BR | $2,850 | $4,076 | −$1,226 (-30.1%) |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $4,076 | +$1,124 (+27.6%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $5,175 | +$6,826 (+131.9%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $5,175 | +$6,826 (+131.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2025.