Average Rent in Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Irvine, CA Rents

Irvine rentals average $2,477 for a studio rental to $6,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,350, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.75%) year-over-year from $2,449 to $2,382. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $130 (4.90%) year-over-year from $2,654 to $2,784. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (7.73%) year-over-year from $3,455 to $3,722. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (2.99%) year-over-year from $4,467 to $4,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $600 (10.71%) year-over-year from $5,600 to $6,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 28.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.85	$2,382	$2,449 (-2.75%)	$1,950 (22.15%)
1 BR	$3.57	$2,784	$2,654 (4.90%)	$2,128 (30.86%)
2 BR	$3.16	$3,722	$3,455 (7.73%)	$2,831 (31.49%)
3 BR	$2.86	$4,600	$4,467 (2.99%)	$3,667 (25.45%)
4+ BR	$2.47	$6,200	$5,600 (10.71%)	$4,583 (35.27%)

Historical Rents in Irvine, CA

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Top Cities Near Irvine

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Irvine. The average rent in Irvine is currently $5,150 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Costa Mesa, CA, with an average rent of $2,755, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Irvine, CA is Laguna Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 per month.

Let's compare Irvine, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 16.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.36% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Irvine, CA are about 0.21% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Irvine, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,159	$2,591	$3,305	$2,755
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,353	$3,085	$3,187
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,351	$2,825	$3,485	$4,074
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,688	$3,350	$4,800
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$2,750	$4,500	$5,500
San Clemente, CA	$2,165	$2,650	$3,900	$5,950
Newport Beach, CA	$1,976	$2,217	$5,133	$7,498
Laguna Beach, CA	$2,475	$5,500	$8,000	$9,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Irvine

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Irvine. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA is currently around $3,039 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Irvine, Mesa Verde has the most affordable average rent at $2,689 per month. Whereas, at $3,389 average rent per month, Irvine Business Complex is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Irvine. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA	$2,104	$2,635	$3,398	$2,689
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,477	$2,798	$3,770	$3,389

Top Counties Near Irvine

There are a total of 2 counties located by Irvine, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,350. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. It's average rent per month is $4,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,350, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Irvine, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 11.18% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Irvine, CA is 5.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Irvine, CA is 6.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,200	$2,625	$3,471	$4,350

Top Zipcodes Near Irvine

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Irvine, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,800. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92663, Newport Beach, CA at $2,663 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,500 per month is 92651, Orange County, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,068. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Irvine, CA is $2,669 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,512 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 8 zipcodes in Irvine, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92651, Orange County, CA	$2,475	$5,500	$8,000	$9,500
92663, Newport Beach, CA	$1,976	$2,202	$2,875	$2,663
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,688	$3,350	$4,800
92629, Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,250	$4,500	$5,500
92626, Costa Mesa, CA	$2,159	$2,598	$3,249	$2,681
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,550	$3,150	$4,800
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,477	$2,779	$3,674	$3,516
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,165	$2,650	$3,900	$5,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Irvine Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Irvine, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Irvine, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Irvine, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,477 and an average price per square feet of $3.85. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Irvine.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,791 and an average price per square feet of $3.57. There are a total of 50 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Irvine.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.16. There are a total of 71 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Irvine.

How have rent prices in Irvine, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Irvine, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA is around $3,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.