Average Rent in Huntington Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Huntington Beach, CA Rents

Huntington Beach rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $6,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,250, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $288 (15.08%) year-over-year from $1,912 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $249 (11.09%) year-over-year from $2,246 to $2,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-4.79%) year-over-year from $3,308 to $3,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $637 (12.83%) year-over-year from $4,963 to $5,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $702 (12.53%) year-over-year from $5,598 to $6,300. 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 11.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$87.00	$2,200	$1,912 (15.08%)	$2,056 (7.02%)
1 BR	$47.99	$2,495	$2,246 (11.09%)	$2,573 (-3.04%)
2 BR	$38.40	$3,150	$3,308 (-4.79%)	$3,184 (-1.06%)
3 BR	$38.19	$5,600	$4,963 (12.83%)	$4,112 (36.18%)
4+ BR	$38.09	$6,300	$5,598 (12.53%)	$5,217 (20.77%)

Historical Rents in Huntington Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Huntington Beach

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Huntington Beach. The average rent in Huntington Beach is currently $4,173 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Huntington Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Huntington Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Huntington Beach, CA is 23.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.41% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Huntington Beach, CA are about 1.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Huntington Beach, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$1,900	$2,748	$2,500
Santa Ana, CA	$1,600	$2,150	$2,795	$2,965
Anaheim, CA	$2,275	$1,985	$2,773	$3,395
Fullerton, CA	$1,675	$2,275	$3,095	$3,700
Orange, CA	N/A	$2,300	$3,150	$3,895
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,150	$2,470	$3,475	$4,150
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,500	$2,495	$3,125	$4,195
Tustin, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$4,400
Irvine, CA	$2,557	$2,700	$3,800	$4,895
Newport Beach, CA	$2,675	$3,950	$6,500	$12,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Huntington Beach

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach, and Irvine Business Complex. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach, CA is currently around $4,275 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,275. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Huntington Beach's average rent, which is only $4,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach, Central Long Beach has the most affordable average rent at $1,995 per month. Whereas, at $8,200 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Huntington Beach. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,395	$1,525	$2,095	$1,995
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,525	$2,150	$3,000	$2,599
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,557	$2,781	$3,680	$3,600
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,775	$4,275
Westpark, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,895	$3,500	$4,400
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,500	$4,450
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA	$2,525	$3,995	$6,900	$8,200

Top Counties Near Huntington Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Huntington Beach

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Huntington Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,923. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90813, Long Beach, CA at $1,845 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,400 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,948. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Huntington Beach, CA is $2,460 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,485 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Huntington Beach, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,900	$2,500	$4,195	$4,800
92647, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$2,375	$2,800	$3,200
92649, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,100	$2,365	$3,000	$4,020
92627, Costa Mesa, CA	N/A	$2,445	$3,698	$4,500
90803, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,795	$2,475	$3,495	$3,198
92660, Newport Beach, CA	$2,675	$4,250	$6,500	$9,400
90804, Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$1,899	$2,200	$2,200
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,920	$2,822	$3,475	$4,250
92612, Irvine, CA	$2,481	$2,695	$3,640	$4,200
90802, Long Beach, CA	$1,723	$2,125	$2,995	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Huntington Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Huntington Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $87.00. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntington Beach.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $47.99. There are a total of 39 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntington Beach.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,125 and an average price per square feet of $38.40. There are a total of 82 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntington Beach.

How have rent prices in Huntington Beach, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Huntington Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Huntington Beach, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Huntington Beach, CA is around $3,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.