Average Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Manhattan Beach, CA Rents

Manhattan Beach rentals average $3,850 for a studio rental to $18,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $14,000, or roughly $73 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $808 (26.58%) year-over-year from $3,042 to $3,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,401 (-34.59%) year-over-year from $4,051 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-0.90%) year-over-year from $5,550 to $5,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,134 (23.40%) year-over-year from $9,117 to $11,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $492 (2.82%) year-over-year from $17,408 to $17,900. 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 1.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.20	$3,850	$3,042 (26.58%)	$5,083 (-24.26%)
1 BR	$76.63	$2,650	$4,051 (-34.59%)	$3,032 (-12.59%)
2 BR	$64.80	$5,500	$5,550 (-0.90%)	$4,849 (13.42%)
3 BR	$77.18	$11,250	$9,117 (23.40%)	$6,983 (61.10%)
4+ BR	$70.04	$17,900	$17,408 (2.82%)	$12,499 (43.21%)

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 $4,400 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 $2,325, 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 $9,000 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 58.51% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Manhattan Beach, CA are about 32.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.57% 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	$1,500	$1,768	$2,495	$2,325
Torrance, CA	$1,695	$2,195	$3,450	$3,900
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,200	$2,704	$3,950	$4,900
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,600	$4,800	$9,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Manhattan Beach

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach. One neighborhood in the area is South Redondo Beach. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach, CA is currently around $4,527 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Manhattan Beach's average rent, which is actually $14,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Manhattan Beach, South Redondo Beach has the most affordable average rent at $4,527 per month. Whereas, at $4,527 average rent per month, South 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	$2,200	$2,850	$4,700	$4,527

Top Counties Near Manhattan Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Manhattan Beach

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Manhattan Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,763. A total of 2 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 $2,625 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,900 per month is 90277, Redondo Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,863. That's at least $44 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 $2,303 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,525 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 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	$2,225	$2,850	$4,502	$4,900
90250, Hawthorne, CA	$1,500	$1,755	$2,548	$2,625

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 $14,000. 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 $3,850 and an average price per square feet of $46.20. 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 $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $76.63. There are a total of 1 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 $5,500 and an average price per square feet of $64.80. There are a total of 7 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 0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Manhattan Beach, CA is around $11,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.