Average Rent in Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Irvine, CA Rents

Irvine rentals average $2,557 for a studio rental to $6,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,895, or roughly $35 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $500 (24.28%) year-over-year from $2,058 to $2,557. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1 (-0.02%) year-over-year from $2,701 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $59 (-1.58%) year-over-year from $3,759 to $3,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (5.32%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $4,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $734 (12.10%) year-over-year from $6,066 to $6,800. 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 9.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.62% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $57.10 $2,557 $2,058 (24.28%) $2,528 (1.16%)
1 BR $47.16 $2,700 $2,701 (-0.02%) $2,704 (-0.13%)
2 BR $37.96 $3,700 $3,759 (-1.58%) $3,529 (4.84%)
3 BR $34.63 $4,950 $4,700 (5.32%) $4,500 (10.00%)
4+ BR $30.69 $6,800 $6,066 (12.10%) $5,833 (16.57%)

Historical Rents in Irvine, CA

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Top Cities Near Irvine

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Irvine. The average rent in Irvine is currently $4,173 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Santa Ana, CA, with an average rent of $2,965, 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 $12,000 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 68.71% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Irvine, CA are about 17.43% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.28% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Irvine, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Santa Ana, CA $1,600 $2,150 $2,795 $2,965
Laguna Woods, CA $2,900 $2,550 $3,000 $2,990
Orange, CA N/A $2,300 $3,150 $3,895
Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,388 $4,000
Costa Mesa, CA $2,150 $2,470 $3,475 $4,150
Lake Forest, CA $2,175 $2,348 $3,120 $4,350
Tustin, CA N/A $2,500 $3,400 $4,400
Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,300 $3,647 $4,500
Laguna Beach, CA $2,900 $3,798 $7,000 $9,000
Newport Beach, CA $2,675 $3,950 $6,500 $12,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Irvine

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

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA is currently around $4,450 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,450. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Irvine's average rent, which is actually $4,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Irvine, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $8,200 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Irvine. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
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
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA N/A $1,980 $3,900 $5,000
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $2,000 $4,500 $5,900
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $2,525 $3,995 $6,900 $8,200

Top Counties Near Irvine

There are a total of 1 counties located by Irvine, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,800. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Irvine, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 2.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Irvine, CA is 5.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Irvine, CA is 7.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Orange, CA $2,624 $2,550 $3,500 $4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Irvine

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near Irvine, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,475. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92647, Huntington Beach, CA at $3,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,400 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Irvine, CA is $2,464 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,669 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Irvine, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92618, Irvine, CA N/A $2,288 $3,750 $5,550
92620, Irvine, CA N/A $2,150 $3,875 $5,000
92612, Irvine, CA $2,481 $2,695 $3,640 $4,200
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,822 $3,475 $4,250
92606, Tustin, CA $2,602 $2,822 $3,606 $3,825
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,575 $3,950 $5,100
92660, Newport Beach, CA $2,675 $4,250 $6,500 $9,400
92602, Irvine, CA N/A $2,340 $3,700 $6,000
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,388 $3,975
92630, Lake Forest, CA $2,175 $2,200 $2,998 $4,500

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 $4,895. 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 $2,557 and an average price per square feet of $57.10. 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $47.16. There are a total of 78 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 $37.96. There are a total of 199 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 0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, 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 $3,916/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.