Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 49 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,523 in December 2025, down 29.4% (−$1,050) from November 2025 and down 6.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,375 and $2,861. That puts Santa Monica $455 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,068. The month's figures are based on 49 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,395 | +$320 (+15.4%) | +$196 (+8.9%) | $2,395 – $2,395 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,523 | −$1,050 (-29.4%) | −$172 (-6.4%) | $2,375 – $2,861 | 6 |
| 2BR | $3,395 | −$1,105 (-24.6%) | −$200 (-5.6%) | $3,395 – $3,395 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,500 | −$1,750 (-21.2%) | +$1,525 (+30.7%) | $4,087 – $8,975 | 30 |
| 4BR | $10,500 | −$1,500 (-12.5%) | +$8,650 (+467.6%) | $10,500 – $12,500 | 9 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,395 | $1,695 | +$700 (+41.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,523 | $2,068 | +$455 (+22.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,395 | $2,795 | +$600 (+21.5%) |
| 3BR | $6,500 | $4,000 | +$2,500 (+62.5%) |
| 4BR | $10,500 | $4,550 | +$5,950 (+130.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in December 2025.