Santa Monica Monthly – August 2025

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‍Santa Monica Becomes Second Most Expensive Rental Market in LA

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Santa Monica has claimed the spot as the second most expensive place to rent in the Los Angeles metro area, with median monthly rent for a one-bedroom hitting $2,900, based on the latest data from Zumper.

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Beverly Hills remains the most expensive, with one-bedroom rentals averaging $3,010. Meanwhile, Santa Monica edged out Irvine, where similar units go for around $2,790, underscoring the high demand and premium pricing associated with its coastal location.



While rental prices continue to climb, rising roughly 3% year-over-year, and vacancy rates remain low at just 4.4%, the broader housing market is telling a different story as home sales show signs of slowing down.

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Food Obsession of the Month

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Mini French Silk Pies

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If you grew up loving chocolate cream pie, these mini French silk pies are your new obsession. Each one is filled with rich, airy chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream. They're perfectly poppable and almost impossible to resist.

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Source: Delish

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