Average Rent in Malibu, CA

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Current Versus Historical Malibu, CA Rents

Malibu rentals average $6,998 for a studio rental to $45,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $29,500, or roughly $10 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $8,854 (281.41%) year-over-year from $3,146 to $12,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $223 (-3.84%) year-over-year from $5,823 to $5,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,567 (24.93%) year-over-year from $6,283 to $7,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,084 (51.27%) year-over-year from $9,916 to $15,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,292 (24.14%) year-over-year from $30,208 to $37,500. 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 122.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 42.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$12,000	$3,146 (281.41%)	$3,876 (209.59%)
1 BR	$10.48	$5,600	$5,823 (-3.84%)	$4,724 (18.54%)
2 BR	$6.24	$7,850	$6,283 (24.93%)	$5,981 (31.25%)
3 BR	$9.49	$15,000	$9,916 (51.27%)	$10,333 (45.16%)
4+ BR	$11.63	$37,500	$30,208 (24.14%)	$21,500 (74.42%)

Historical Rents in Malibu, CA

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Top Cities Near Malibu

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Malibu. The average rent in Malibu is currently $5,586 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Los Angeles, CA, with an average rent of $4,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Malibu, CA is Beverly Hills, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,398 per month.

Let's compare Malibu, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Malibu, CA is 66.55% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 47.84% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Malibu, CA are about 28.47% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 64.85% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Malibu, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$1,998	$2,693	$3,950	$4,400
West Hollywood, CA	$2,750	$3,100	$5,450	$4,900
Santa Monica, CA	$2,609	$3,107	$6,035	$6,273
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,073	$3,400	$5,995	$10,398

Top Neighborhoods Near Malibu

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Malibu. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Westchester-Playa Del Rey, and Marina del Rey. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Malibu, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Malibu, CA is currently around $5,867 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Malibu, Wilshire Center - Koreatown has the most affordable average rent at $2,498 per month. Whereas, at $19,748 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Malibu. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,874	$2,285	$2,941	$2,498
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,395	$2,962	$3,900	$3,745
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,467	$2,971	$4,095	$3,852
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$3,195	$3,998	$5,000	$5,295
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,169	$3,443	$4,995	$5,675
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,938	$2,433	$4,268	$6,059
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$3,295	$5,750	$6,600
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,573	$3,750	$12,100	$9,350
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,198	$6,000	$17,950
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,650	$6,875	$19,748

Top Counties Near Malibu

There are a total of 10 counties located by Malibu, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Malibu

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Malibu, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $6,763. A total of 12 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90028, Los Angeles, CA at $2,973 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $25,000 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,110. 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 Malibu, CA is $3,163 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,196 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Malibu, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90265, Los Angeles County, CA	$6,998	$7,500	$8,248	$23,500
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,299	$3,500	$6,875	$7,997
90046, Los Angeles, CA	$1,938	$2,392	$4,525	$6,750
90292, Marina del Rey, CA	$2,169	$3,030	$4,173	$3,912
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,900	$5,698	$5,875	$6,775
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$11,000	$17,250	$25,000
90048, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$3,295	$5,920	$6,950
90049, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,695	$5,395	$6,495
90024, Los Angeles, CA	$3,195	$4,000	$4,948	$5,375
90068, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,795	$4,998	$9,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Malibu Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Malibu, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Malibu, CA apartments for rent is approximately $29,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Malibu, 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 Malibu, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Malibu, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $6,998 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Malibu.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $5,950 and an average price per square feet of $10.48. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malibu.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $8,000 and an average price per square feet of $6.24. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malibu.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Malibu, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 2.81%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.51% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Malibu, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Malibu, CA is around $23,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.