Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 14 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,995 in October 2025, down 24.9% (−$995) from September 2025 and down 0.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,195 and $4,495. That puts Santa Monica $903 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,093. The month's figures are based on 14 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,095 | −$142 (-6.4%) | +$745 (+55.2%) | $2,095 – $2,095 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,995 | −$995 (-24.9%) | −$4 (-0.1%) | $2,195 – $4,495 | 5 |
| 2BR | $3,095 | −$855 (-21.6%) | −$395 (-11.3%) | $3,095 – $3,095 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,000 | −$2,955 (-49.6%) | −$1,975 (-39.7%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | −$2,000 (-14.3%) | −$500 (-4.0%) | $12,000 – $13,000 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,095 | $1,700 | +$395 (+23.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,995 | $2,093 | +$903 (+43.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,095 | $2,725 | +$370 (+13.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,000 | $3,761 | −$761 (-20.2%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $4,800 | +$7,200 (+150.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in October 2025.