Monthly Rent Report
Santa Monica Rent Report — November 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 43 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $3,573 in November 2025, up 19.3% (+$578) from October 2025 and up 37.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,111 and $4,034. That puts Santa Monica $1,578 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $1,995. The month's figures are based on 43 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. October 2025 | Vs. November 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,075 | −$20 (-1.0%) | −$25 (-1.2%) | $1,995 – $2,450 | 17 |
| 1BR | $3,573 | +$578 (+19.3%) | +$978 (+37.7%) | $3,111 – $4,034 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,500 | +$1,405 (+45.4%) | +$705 (+18.6%) | $4,398 – $5,200 | 3 |
| 3BR | $8,250 | +$5,250 (+175.0%) | +$2,000 (+32.0%) | $7,950 – $10,000 | 13 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $0 (0.0%) | −$2,000 (-14.3%) | $11,625 – $16,500 | 8 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in November 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Santa Monica vs. Los Angeles — November 2025
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,075 | $1,740 | +$336 (+19.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,573 | $1,995 | +$1,578 (+79.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,500 | $2,850 | +$1,650 (+57.9%) |
| 3BR | $8,250 | $3,995 | +$4,255 (+106.5%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $4,975 | +$7,025 (+141.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in November 2025.