Average Rent in Northwood, Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Northwood, Irvine, CA Rents

Northwood rentals average $2,150 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,998, or roughly $31 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-8.47%) year-over-year from $1,967 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $444 (20.14%) year-over-year from $2,206 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.13%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $656 (14.28%) year-over-year from $4,592 to $5,248. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $370 (6.57%) year-over-year from $5,630 to $6,000. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.71% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $44.31 $2,650 $2,206 (20.14%) $2,558 (3.62%)
2 BR $35.43 $3,300 $3,200 (3.13%) $3,041 (8.52%)
3 BR $34.16 $5,248 $4,592 (14.28%) $4,012 (30.81%)
4+ BR $28.56 $6,000 $5,630 (6.57%) $5,067 (18.42%)

Historical Rents in Northwood, Irvine, CA

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Top Cities Near Northwood

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Northwood. The average rent in Northwood is currently $4,050 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $2,990, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Northwood, Irvine, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Northwood, Irvine, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.72% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Northwood, Irvine, CA are about 8.62% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.52% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Northwood, Irvine, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Laguna Woods, CA $2,900 $2,575 $3,000 $2,990
Santa Ana, CA $1,600 $2,148 $2,875 $3,013
Anaheim, CA $1,925 $2,048 $3,000 $3,500
Orange, CA N/A $2,348 $3,097 $3,900
Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,400 $4,050
Lake Forest, CA $2,175 $2,350 $3,107 $4,100
Tustin, CA N/A $2,490 $3,500 $4,300
Costa Mesa, CA $2,175 $2,295 $3,500 $4,500
Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,402 $3,600 $4,500
Irvine, CA $2,623 $2,700 $3,800 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Northwood

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

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Northwood, Irvine, CA is currently around $4,500 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Northwood's average rent, which is actually $4,998. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northwood, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,601 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Northwood. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,623 $2,800 $3,800 $3,601
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $1,350 $3,800 $4,250
Westpark, Irvine, CA N/A $2,850 $3,650 $4,500
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA N/A $1,980 $4,000 $5,000
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $1,450 $4,475 $5,900

Top Counties Near Northwood

There are a total of 1 counties located by Northwood, Irvine, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,800. 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 $4,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Northwood, Irvine, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northwood, Irvine, CA is 18.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northwood, Irvine, CA is 2.94% more affordable 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 $2,550 $3,500 $4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Northwood

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Northwood, Irvine, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,375. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92647, Huntington Beach, CA at $3,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,995 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 Northwood, Irvine, CA is $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,725 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Northwood, Irvine, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92620, Irvine, CA N/A $2,150 $3,700 $5,288
92604, Irvine, CA N/A $2,500 $3,973 $4,499
92606, Tustin, CA $2,697 $2,822 $3,637 $4,150
92602, Irvine, CA N/A $2,340 $3,775 $5,600
92618, Irvine, CA N/A $2,500 $3,800 $5,500
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,842 $3,690 $4,208
92612, Irvine, CA $2,541 $2,700 $3,790 $4,300
92630, Lake Forest, CA $2,175 $2,248 $3,100 $4,248
92660, Newport Beach, CA N/A $4,975 $6,500 $8,995
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,598 $3,400 $4,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Northwood Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Northwood, Irvine, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Northwood, Irvine, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,998. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Northwood, 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 Northwood, Irvine, CA.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Northwood, Irvine, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $44.31. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwood.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Northwood, Irvine, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $35.43. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwood.
How have rent prices in Northwood, Irvine, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Northwood, Irvine, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Northwood, Irvine, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Northwood, Irvine, CA is around $3,998/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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