Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 641 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,450 in September 2025, down 14.5% (−$415) from August 2025 and up 3.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,249 and $2,650. That puts Santa Monica $350 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 641 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,238 | −$79 (-3.4%) | +$343 (+18.1%) | $1,946 – $2,799 | 52 |
| Studio | $2,255 | −$62 (-2.7%) | +$360 (+19.0%) | $2,255 – $2,255 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,450 | −$415 (-14.5%) | +$90 (+3.8%) | $2,249 – $2,650 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,990 | +$1,126 (+39.3%) | +$1,630 (+69.1%) | $3,050 – $4,265 | 351 |
| 2BR | $3,950 | −$145 (-3.5%) | +$455 (+13.0%) | $3,950 – $3,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,765 | +$670 (+16.4%) | +$1,270 (+36.3%) | $4,200 – $4,938 | 196 |
| 3BR | $5,549 | −$409 (-6.9%) | +$2,454 (+79.3%) | $5,400 – $5,955 | 25 |
| 3BR | $5,955 | −$3 (-0.1%) | +$2,860 (+92.4%) | $5,955 – $5,955 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,250 | −$3,000 (-19.7%) | $0 (0.0%) | $12,125 – $12,375 | 2 |
| 4BR | $14,000 | −$1,250 (-8.2%) | +$1,750 (+14.3%) | $12,250 – $15,000 | 7 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,238 | $1,806 | +$432 (+23.9%) |
| Studio | $2,255 | $1,806 | +$449 (+24.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,450 | $2,100 | +$350 (+16.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,990 | $2,100 | +$1,890 (+90.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,950 | $2,800 | +$1,150 (+41.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,765 | $2,800 | +$1,965 (+70.2%) |
| 3BR | $5,549 | $3,992 | +$1,557 (+39.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,955 | $3,992 | +$1,963 (+49.2%) |
| 4BR | $12,250 | $4,792 | +$7,459 (+155.7%) |
| 4BR | $14,000 | $4,792 | +$9,209 (+192.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in September 2025.