Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 7 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,450 in February 2026, down 5.7% (−$147) from January 2026 and down 14.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,450 and $2,523. That puts Santa Monica $355 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 7 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,795 | −$500 (-21.8%) | −$305 (-14.5%) | $1,795 – $1,795 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,450 | −$147 (-5.7%) | −$406 (-14.2%) | $2,450 – $2,523 | 3 |
| 2BR | $5,495 | +$2,200 (+66.8%) | +$1,545 (+39.1%) | $5,495 – $5,495 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,500 | +$2,105 (+62.0%) | +$300 (+5.8%) | $5,500 – $5,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $7,850 | −$3,900 (-33.2%) | −$5,150 (-39.6%) | $7,850 – $7,850 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,795 | $1,750 | +$45 (+2.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,450 | $2,095 | +$355 (+16.9%) |
| 2BR | $5,495 | $2,775 | +$2,720 (+98.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,500 | $3,949 | +$1,551 (+39.3%) |
| 4BR | $7,850 | $4,388 | +$3,463 (+78.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 126 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2026.