Average Rent in Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Irvine, CA Rents

Irvine rentals average $2,650 for a studio rental to $6,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,000, or roughly $35 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $417 (18.65%) year-over-year from $2,234 to $2,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (8.74%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (5.24%) year-over-year from $3,658 to $3,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $433 (9.49%) year-over-year from $4,567 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $984 (16.78%) year-over-year from $5,866 to $6,850. 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 0.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.71% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $58.35 $2,650 $2,234 (18.65%) $2,609 (1.56%)
1 BR $44.14 $2,800 $2,575 (8.74%) $2,806 (-0.23%)
2 BR $38.67 $3,850 $3,658 (5.24%) $3,657 (5.27%)
3 BR $35.13 $5,000 $4,567 (9.49%) $4,500 (11.11%)
4+ BR $31.25 $6,850 $5,866 (16.78%) $5,833 (17.43%)

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 $4,250 per month. A total of 18 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 $11,200 per month.

Let's compare Irvine, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.68% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Irvine, CA are about 15.94% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.01% 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
Laguna Woods, CA $2,963 $2,750 $3,100 $3,000
Santa Ana, CA $1,995 $2,200 $2,800 $3,248
Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,500 $4,200
Orange, CA N/A $2,350 $3,273 $4,200
Tustin, CA $2,400 $2,500 $3,450 $4,300
Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,537 $3,800 $4,400
Lake Forest, CA N/A $2,450 $3,200 $4,985
Costa Mesa, CA N/A $2,295 $3,600 $5,000
Laguna Beach, CA $3,300 $3,995 $7,250 $8,700
Newport Beach, CA $2,650 $3,200 $6,500 $11,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Irvine

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Irvine. Some of these neighborhoods include SAMLARC, Irvine Business Complex, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA is currently around $4,250 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,250. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Irvine's average rent, which is actually $5,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Irvine, SAMLARC has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Irvine. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA N/A $2,609 $3,200 $3,600
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,650 $2,981 $3,995 $3,722
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $1,925 $3,890 $4,250
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA N/A $1,790 $3,800 $5,500
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $1,725 $4,000 $6,000

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 $4,900. 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 $4,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Irvine, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 1.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Irvine, CA is 5.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Irvine, CA is 5.19% 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 $2,600 $2,650 $3,650 $4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Irvine

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Irvine, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,875. 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 92805, Anaheim, CA at $3,398 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,900 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 $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,750 per month. Which comes out to $38 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 $2,750 $3,800 $5,600
92620, Irvine, CA N/A $2,650 $3,875 $5,498
92612, Irvine, CA $2,536 $2,886 $4,175 $4,500
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,839 $3,730 $4,000
92606, Tustin, CA $2,747 $2,969 $3,563 $4,000
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,600 $3,900 $4,900
92660, Newport Beach, CA N/A $5,400 $5,888 $8,900
92602, Irvine, CA N/A $1,800 $3,750 $6,000
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,700 $3,500 $4,200
92630, Lake Forest, CA N/A $2,441 $3,275 $5,100

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 $5,000. 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 $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $58.35. There are a total of 4 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 $2,799 and an average price per square feet of $44.14. There are a total of 68 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 $3,850 and an average price per square feet of $38.67. There are a total of 175 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 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA is around $4,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.