Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 626 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,895 in March 2025, up 36.4% (+$1,039) from February 2025 and up 34.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,595 and $4,196. That puts Santa Monica $1,795 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 626 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,995 | −$105 (-5.0%) | −$380 (-16.0%) | $1,995 – $1,995 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,249 | +$149 (+7.1%) | −$126 (-5.3%) | $2,095 – $2,725 | 61 |
| 1BR | $3,895 | +$1,039 (+36.4%) | +$995 (+34.3%) | $3,595 – $4,196 | 4 |
| 1BR | $2,880 | +$24 (+0.8%) | −$20 (-0.7%) | $2,472 – $3,200 | 303 |
| 2BR | $3,895 | +$303 (+8.4%) | −$605 (-13.4%) | $3,395 – $4,849 | 178 |
| 2BR | $3,273 | −$320 (-8.9%) | −$1,227 (-27.3%) | $3,034 – $3,511 | 2 |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $0 (0.0%) | −$1,595 (-23.5%) | $5,150 – $8,100 | 37 |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $0 (0.0%) | −$1,595 (-23.5%) | $5,200 – $8,495 | 30 |
| 4BR | $17,250 | +$4,250 (+32.7%) | +$4,750 (+38.0%) | $9,900 – $17,250 | 5 |
| 4BR | $17,250 | +$4,250 (+32.7%) | +$4,750 (+38.0%) | $9,900 – $17,250 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,995 | $1,750 | +$245 (+14.0%) |
| Studio | $2,249 | $1,750 | +$499 (+28.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,895 | $2,100 | +$1,795 (+85.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,880 | $2,100 | +$780 (+37.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,895 | $2,845 | +$1,050 (+36.9%) |
| 2BR | $3,273 | $2,845 | +$428 (+15.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $4,100 | +$1,100 (+26.8%) |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $4,100 | +$1,100 (+26.8%) |
| 4BR | $17,250 | $5,259 | +$11,991 (+228.0%) |
| 4BR | $17,250 | $5,259 | +$11,991 (+228.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2025.