Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 377 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,150 in April 2025, down 19.1% (−$745) from March 2025 and up 6.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,823 and $3,825. That puts Santa Monica $1,000 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,150. The month's figures are based on 377 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | +$105 (+5.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,925 – $2,334 | 44 |
| Studio | $1,795 | −$200 (-10.0%) | −$305 (-14.5%) | $1,795 – $1,795 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,150 | −$745 (-19.1%) | +$200 (+6.8%) | $2,823 – $3,825 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,950 | −$945 (-24.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,478 – $3,600 | 183 |
| 2BR | $3,775 | +$503 (+15.4%) | +$180 (+5.0%) | $3,775 – $3,775 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,999 | +$727 (+22.2%) | +$404 (+11.2%) | $3,350 – $5,035 | 113 |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $0 (0.0%) | −$1,800 (-25.7%) | $5,188 – $5,637 | 4 |
| 3BR | $5,400 | +$200 (+3.8%) | −$1,600 (-22.9%) | $5,200 – $6,975 | 17 |
| 4BR | $12,500 | −$4,750 (-27.5%) | −$4,000 (-24.2%) | $7,999 – $18,500 | 6 |
| 4BR | $6,975 | −$10,275 (-59.6%) | −$9,525 (-57.7%) | $6,975 – $6,975 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — April 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | $1,750 | +$350 (+20.0%) |
| Studio | $1,795 | $1,750 | +$45 (+2.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,150 | $2,150 | +$1,000 (+46.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,950 | $2,150 | +$800 (+37.2%) |
| 2BR | $3,775 | $2,852 | +$923 (+32.4%) |
| 2BR | $3,999 | $2,852 | +$1,147 (+40.2%) |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $4,129 | +$1,071 (+25.9%) |
| 3BR | $5,400 | $4,129 | +$1,271 (+30.8%) |
| 4BR | $12,500 | $4,995 | +$7,505 (+150.2%) |
| 4BR | $6,975 | $4,995 | +$1,980 (+39.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in April 2025.