Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 441 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,458 in July 2025, up 21.3% (+$608) from June 2025 and up 33.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,926 and $3,989. That puts Santa Monica $1,358 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 441 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | −$55 (-2.8%) | +$200 (+11.8%) | $1,770 – $2,125 | 32 |
| Studio | $1,895 | −$55 (-2.8%) | +$200 (+11.8%) | $1,770 – $2,125 | 32 |
| 1BR | $3,458 | +$608 (+21.3%) | +$863 (+33.2%) | $2,926 – $3,989 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,899 | +$49 (+1.7%) | +$304 (+11.7%) | $2,395 – $3,750 | 191 |
| 2BR | $4,875 | −$1,372 (-22.0%) | +$180 (+3.8%) | $3,995 – $7,100 | 125 |
| 2BR | $3,950 | −$2,297 (-36.8%) | −$745 (-15.9%) | $3,950 – $3,950 | 2 |
| 3BR | $8,750 | +$5,800 (+196.6%) | +$3,755 (+75.2%) | $7,062 – $10,088 | 40 |
| 3BR | $3,900 | +$950 (+32.2%) | −$1,095 (-21.9%) | $3,900 – $3,900 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | +$7,000 (+140.0%) | −$950 (-7.3%) | $12,000 – $12,000 | 2 |
| 4BR | $12,050 | +$7,050 (+141.0%) | −$900 (-6.9%) | $11,000 – $13,000 | 14 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — July 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | $1,795 | +$100 (+5.6%) |
| Studio | $1,895 | $1,795 | +$100 (+5.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,458 | $2,100 | +$1,358 (+64.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,899 | $2,100 | +$799 (+38.0%) |
| 2BR | $4,875 | $2,950 | +$1,925 (+65.3%) |
| 2BR | $3,950 | $2,950 | +$1,000 (+33.9%) |
| 3BR | $8,750 | $4,192 | +$4,558 (+108.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,900 | $4,192 | −$292 (-7.0%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $5,200 | +$6,800 (+130.8%) |
| 4BR | $12,050 | $5,200 | +$6,850 (+131.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in July 2025.