Average Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Manhattan Beach, CA Rents

Manhattan Beach rentals average $3,900 for a studio rental to $18,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $9,648, or roughly $69 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.43%) year-over-year from $3,917 to $3,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,063 (55.93%) year-over-year from $3,688 to $5,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,399 (48.00%) year-over-year from $4,998 to $7,398. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,367 (-25.27%) year-over-year from $9,367 to $7,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,183 (29.22%) year-over-year from $14,317 to $18,500. 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 0.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$156.00	$3,900	$3,917 (-0.43%)	$4,972 (-21.56%)
1 BR	$116.26	$5,750	$3,688 (55.93%)	$3,499 (64.32%)
2 BR	$72.29	$7,398	$4,998 (48.00%)	$4,633 (59.66%)
3 BR	$50.91	$7,000	$9,367 (-25.27%)	$7,608 (-7.99%)
4+ BR	$62.76	$18,500	$14,317 (29.22%)	$12,233 (51.23%)

Historical Rents in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Manhattan Beach

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Manhattan Beach. The average rent in Manhattan Beach is currently $4,125 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $1,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Manhattan Beach, CA is Hermosa Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Manhattan Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Manhattan Beach, CA is 55.83% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 58.02% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Manhattan Beach, CA are about 51.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.36% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Manhattan Beach, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,650	$1,795	$2,460	$1,950
Torrance, CA	$1,795	$2,295	$3,400	$3,700
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,638	$3,850	$4,550
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,900	$5,500	$9,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Manhattan Beach

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include South Redondo Beach and North Redondo Beach. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach, CA is currently around $4,675 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Manhattan Beach's average rent, which is actually $9,648. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach, South Redondo Beach has the most affordable average rent at $4,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,850 average rent per month, North Redondo Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Manhattan Beach. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,675	$4,195	$4,500
North Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,287	$3,698	$4,850

Top Counties Near Manhattan Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Manhattan Beach

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Manhattan Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,050. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90250, Hawthorne, CA at $1,970 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 90278, Redondo Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,645. That's at least $53 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Manhattan Beach, CA is $2,291 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,649 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Manhattan Beach, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90277, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,675	$4,223	$4,600
90250, Hawthorne, CA	$1,495	$1,795	$2,475	$1,970
90278, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,287	$3,698	$4,850
90503, Torrance, CA	$1,795	$2,295	$3,600	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Manhattan Beach Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Manhattan Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $9,648. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $156.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Manhattan Beach.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $5,875 and an average price per square feet of $116.26. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manhattan Beach.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $7,398 and an average price per square feet of $72.29. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manhattan Beach.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.56%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.48%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Manhattan Beach, CA is around $7,718/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.