Average Rent in Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Irvine, CA Rents

Irvine rentals average $2,483 for a studio rental to $6,525 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,100, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1 (-0.02%) year-over-year from $2,460 to $2,459. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $23 (-0.84%) year-over-year from $2,723 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $299 (8.30%) year-over-year from $3,599 to $3,898. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $272 (-5.36%) year-over-year from $5,072 to $4,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,858 (-22.23%) year-over-year from $8,358 to $6,500. 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 up by 3.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.51	$2,459	$2,460 (-0.02%)	$2,463 (-0.16%)
1 BR	$3.74	$2,700	$2,723 (-0.84%)	$2,638 (2.35%)
2 BR	$3.16	$3,898	$3,599 (8.30%)	$3,433 (13.54%)
3 BR	$2.81	$4,800	$5,072 (-5.36%)	$4,312 (11.32%)
4+ BR	$2.50	$6,500	$8,358 (-22.23%)	$5,467 (18.90%)

Historical Rents in Irvine, CA

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Top Cities Near Irvine

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Irvine. The average rent in Irvine is currently $4,975 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Irvine, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,500 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 1.05% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Irvine, CA are about 7.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Irvine, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,000	$3,000
Anaheim, CA	$2,323	$2,636	$3,225	$3,580
Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,360	$3,200	$4,450
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,493	$3,400	$4,485
Huntington Beach, CA	$3,593	$2,800	$3,500	$4,800
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,625	$3,550	$5,150
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,100	$4,550	$5,998
San Clemente, CA	$2,900	$2,600	$4,150	$6,450
Laguna Beach, CA	$3,298	$3,600	$7,000	$10,000
Newport Beach, CA	$2,695	$4,200	$7,125	$12,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Irvine

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Irvine. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Orange County Great Park, and North Laguna. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA is currently around $5,950 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $5,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Irvine's average rent, which is only $5,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Irvine, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,546 per month. Whereas, at $7,500 average rent per month, North Laguna is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Irvine. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,503	$2,854	$3,927	$3,546
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,100	$4,800	$5,950
North Laguna, Laguna Beach, CA	$2,675	$4,200	$6,975	$7,500

Top Counties Near Irvine

There are a total of 3 counties located by Irvine, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $5,200. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. It's average rent per month is $5,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,200, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Irvine, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 1.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Irvine, CA is 1.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Irvine, CA is 1.32% 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	$2,526	$2,700	$3,750	$5,200

Top Zipcodes Near Irvine

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $5,100. 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 $2,483 and an average price per square feet of $4.51. 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 $2,748 and an average price per square feet of $3.74. There are a total of 45 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 $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.16. There are a total of 101 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA is around $4,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.