Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,995 in March 2026, up 22.2% (+$545) from February 2026 and down 23.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,995 and $2,995. That puts Santa Monica $900 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,995 | +$545 (+22.2%) | −$900 (-23.1%) | $2,995 – $2,995 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,880 | −$1,615 (-29.4%) | +$608 (+18.6%) | $3,720 – $4,040 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,795 | −$1,705 (-31.0%) | −$1,405 (-27.0%) | $3,795 – $3,795 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,995 | $2,095 | +$900 (+43.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,880 | $2,844 | +$1,036 (+36.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,795 | $3,795 | $0 (0.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 118 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in March 2026.