Average Rent in Newport Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Newport Beach, CA Rents

Newport Beach rentals average $2,650 for a studio rental to $18,163 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $9,998, or roughly $66 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $209 (8.85%) year-over-year from $2,366 to $2,575. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.87%) year-over-year from $3,562 to $3,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,935 (42.39%) year-over-year from $4,565 to $6,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,752 (37.96%) year-over-year from $7,248 to $10,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,779 (40.65%) year-over-year from $14,216 to $19,995. 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 down by 4.92% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.83% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.30% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $70.80 $2,575 $2,366 (8.85%) $1,815 (41.89%)
1 BR $68.75 $3,495 $3,562 (-1.87%) $2,136 (63.66%)
2 BR $59.37 $6,500 $4,565 (42.39%) $3,422 (89.97%)
3 BR $65.49 $10,000 $7,248 (37.96%) $6,297 (58.81%)
4+ BR $71.27 $19,995 $14,216 (40.65%) $11,567 (72.87%)

Historical Rents in Newport Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Newport Beach

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Newport Beach. The average rent in Newport Beach is currently $4,400 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,410, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Newport Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $11,570 per month.

Let's compare Newport Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Newport Beach, CA is 43.49% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.72% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Newport Beach, CA are about 41.03% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.53% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Newport Beach, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Santa Ana, CA $1,995 $2,198 $2,800 $2,980
Laguna Woods, CA $3,025 $2,750 $3,100 $3,000
Tustin, CA $2,400 $2,500 $3,450 $4,200
Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,500 $4,200
Orange, CA N/A $2,350 $3,273 $4,200
Huntington Beach, CA $2,500 $2,700 $3,400 $4,500
Costa Mesa, CA N/A $2,295 $3,600 $5,000
Irvine, CA $2,650 $2,797 $3,850 $5,000
Laguna Beach, CA $3,300 $3,995 $7,000 $8,995
Newport Beach, CA $2,650 $3,200 $6,500 $11,570

Top Neighborhoods Near Newport Beach

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Newport Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach, and SAMLARC. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Newport Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Newport Beach, CA is currently around $3,693 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Newport Beach's average rent, which is actually $9,998. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newport Beach, Central Long Beach has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Newport Beach. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA $1,295 $1,695 $2,298 $2,100
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA $1,595 $2,507 $2,800 $2,495
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA N/A $2,609 $3,200 $3,500
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,650 $2,974 $3,951 $3,693
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $1,925 $3,980 $4,250
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA N/A $1,790 $3,875 $5,500
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $1,725 $4,000 $6,000

Top Counties Near Newport Beach

There are a total of 1 counties located by Newport Beach, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,900. That's roughly around $39 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 Newport Beach, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Newport Beach, CA is 1.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Newport Beach, CA is 18.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Newport Beach, CA is 38.46% 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 $2,610 $3,600 $4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Newport Beach

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near Newport Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,875. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90813, Long Beach, CA at $1,895 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 Newport Beach, CA is $2,588 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,775 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Newport Beach, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92627, Costa Mesa, CA N/A $2,295 $3,998 $5,400
92660, Newport Beach, CA N/A $5,400 $5,975 $8,900
92612, Irvine, CA $2,536 $2,772 $4,150 $4,500
92646, Huntington Beach, CA N/A $2,995 $3,150 $4,875
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,839 $3,730 $4,000
92606, Tustin, CA $2,747 $2,969 $3,578 $4,300
92648, Huntington Beach, CA $2,900 $3,000 $4,275 $5,185
92618, Irvine, CA N/A $2,750 $3,800 $5,600
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,700 $3,500 $4,200
92620, Irvine, CA N/A $2,575 $3,900 $5,448

Frequently Asked Questions - Newport Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Newport Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Newport Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $9,998. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Newport 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 Newport Beach, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Newport Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $70.80. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Newport Beach.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Newport Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $68.75. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newport Beach.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Newport Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,850 and an average price per square feet of $59.37. There are a total of 54 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newport Beach.
How have rent prices in Newport Beach, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Newport Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.42%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Newport Beach, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Newport Beach, CA is around $7,998/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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