Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 690 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,864 in August 2025, down 1.2% (−$35) from July 2025 and up 23.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,281 and $3,328. That puts Santa Monica $764 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 690 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,950 | +$55 (+2.9%) | +$155 (+8.6%) | $1,950 – $1,950 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,317 | +$422 (+22.3%) | +$522 (+29.1%) | $1,895 – $2,800 | 66 |
| 1BR | $2,864 | −$35 (-1.2%) | +$539 (+23.2%) | $2,281 – $3,328 | 4 |
| 1BR | $3,168 | +$269 (+9.3%) | +$843 (+36.2%) | $2,549 – $3,994 | 318 |
| 2BR | $4,095 | +$145 (+3.7%) | +$500 (+13.9%) | $3,845 – $4,345 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,495 | +$545 (+13.8%) | +$900 (+25.0%) | $3,550 – $5,461 | 203 |
| 3BR | $3,195 | −$5,555 (-63.5%) | −$300 (-8.6%) | $3,195 – $3,195 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,958 | −$2,792 (-31.9%) | +$2,463 (+70.5%) | $5,252 – $8,750 | 65 |
| 4BR | $15,250 | +$3,250 (+27.1%) | +$4,250 (+38.6%) | $14,625 – $19,125 | 8 |
| 4BR | $15,250 | +$3,250 (+27.1%) | +$4,250 (+38.6%) | $12,125 – $19,375 | 18 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,950 | $1,777 | +$174 (+9.8%) |
| Studio | $2,317 | $1,777 | +$541 (+30.4%) |
| 1BR | $2,864 | $2,100 | +$764 (+36.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,168 | $2,100 | +$1,068 (+50.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,095 | $2,811 | +$1,284 (+45.7%) |
| 2BR | $4,495 | $2,811 | +$1,684 (+59.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,195 | $4,000 | −$805 (-20.1%) |
| 3BR | $5,958 | $4,000 | +$1,958 (+48.9%) |
| 4BR | $15,250 | $5,088 | +$10,163 (+199.8%) |
| 4BR | $15,250 | $5,088 | +$10,163 (+199.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in August 2025.