Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 184 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,200 in May 2025, up 1.6% (+$50) from April 2025 and down 30.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,420 and $4,455. That puts Santa Monica $1,005 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 184 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,295 | +$500 (+27.9%) | −$100 (-4.2%) | $2,095 – $2,724 | 13 |
| Studio | $2,400 | +$605 (+33.7%) | +$5 (+0.2%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,200 | +$50 (+1.6%) | −$1,400 (-30.4%) | $2,420 – $4,455 | 86 |
| 1BR | $3,948 | +$798 (+25.3%) | −$652 (-14.2%) | $3,796 – $4,099 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,120 | +$345 (+9.1%) | +$320 (+8.4%) | $3,883 – $4,345 | 4 |
| 2BR | $3,650 | −$125 (-3.3%) | −$150 (-3.9%) | $3,295 – $4,650 | 61 |
| 3BR | $10,000 | +$4,800 (+92.3%) | +$2,500 (+33.3%) | $9,237 – $19,200 | 8 |
| 3BR | $5,450 | +$250 (+4.8%) | −$2,050 (-27.3%) | $5,450 – $5,450 | 1 |
| 4BR | $7,400 | −$5,099 (-40.8%) | −$6,100 (-45.2%) | $7,350 – $7,400 | 7 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,295 | $1,800 | +$495 (+27.5%) |
| Studio | $2,400 | $1,800 | +$600 (+33.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,200 | $2,195 | +$1,005 (+45.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,948 | $2,195 | +$1,753 (+79.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,120 | $2,960 | +$1,160 (+39.2%) |
| 2BR | $3,650 | $2,960 | +$690 (+23.3%) |
| 3BR | $10,000 | $3,862 | +$6,138 (+158.9%) |
| 3BR | $5,450 | $3,862 | +$1,588 (+41.1%) |
| 4BR | $7,400 | $5,000 | +$2,400 (+48.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.