Average Rent in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA

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Current Versus Historical Portola Springs, Orange County, CA Rents

Portola Springs rentals average $3,950 for a 2-bedroom rental to $6,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,500, or roughly $32 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $312 (-13.60%) year-over-year from $2,292 to $1,980. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (2.29%) year-over-year from $3,862 to $3,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (5.08%) year-over-year from $4,758 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $917 (15.71%) year-over-year from $5,833 to $6,750. 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. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.52% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR $38.74 $3,950 $3,862 (2.29%) $3,614 (9.29%)
3 BR $32.63 $5,000 $4,758 (5.08%) $4,467 (11.94%)
4+ BR $31.48 $6,750 $5,833 (15.71%) $6,083 (10.96%)

Historical Rents in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA

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Top Cities Near Portola Springs

There are a total of 47 cities nearby Portola Springs. The average rent in Portola Springs is currently $3,850 per month. A total of 41 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Portola Springs, Orange County, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA are about 20.25% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.13% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Laguna Woods, CA $3,025 $2,700 $3,100 $3,000
Santa Ana, CA N/A $2,198 $2,798 $3,003
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA N/A $2,542 $3,150 $3,850
Orange, CA N/A $2,350 $3,250 $3,995
Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,500 $4,200
Tustin, CA $2,400 $2,500 $3,500 $4,250
Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,487 $3,800 $4,400
Lake Forest, CA N/A $2,405 $3,200 $4,750
Irvine, CA $2,625 $2,795 $3,900 $5,000
Laguna Beach, CA $3,575 $3,925 $7,000 $9,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Portola Springs

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Portola Springs. Some of these neighborhoods include MacArthur Park, Wilshire Center - Koreatown, and Congress West. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 total neighborhoods in or near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA is currently around $3,895 per month. A total of 56 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Portola Springs's average rent, which is actually $5,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Portola Springs, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $18,995 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Portola Springs. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,325 $1,823 $2,950 $1,750
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA $1,450 $1,995 $2,874 $2,172
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA $1,580 $1,675 $2,700 $2,200
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA $1,425 $1,750 $2,499 $2,373
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA $1,545 $2,519 $2,975 $2,395
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA $2,121 $2,424 $2,350 $2,424
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA $1,585 $1,950 $2,500 $2,425
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA $1,495 $1,895 $2,550 $2,473
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA $1,700 $1,750 $2,298 $2,500
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA $1,485 $1,900 $2,673 $2,567
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA $2,100 $2,731 $4,200 $2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA $2,197 $2,550 $3,206 $2,807
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA $1,425 $1,850 $2,900 $2,999
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA $1,375 $2,270 $3,150 $3,300
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA N/A $2,542 $3,150 $3,350
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,600 $2,097 $2,995 $3,350
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA $1,793 $2,290 $2,900 $3,373
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA $1,995 $1,812 $2,695 $3,492
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,495 $1,998 $2,848 $3,500
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,625 $2,857 $3,907 $3,647
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,948 $2,650 $3,050 $3,845
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA $2,250 $1,999 $2,575 $3,900
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA $1,576 $2,950 $4,400 $3,995
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $1,925 $3,988 $4,350
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA $1,975 $2,798 $4,000 $4,645
PICO, Los Angeles, CA $1,750 $2,298 $3,995 $4,668
Northwest San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA N/A $2,295 $3,895 $4,900
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA $2,495 $2,995 $4,473 $4,950
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $1,450 $4,100 $6,000
Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA N/A $1,725 $4,300 $7,500

Top Counties Near Portola Springs

There are a total of 3 counties located by Portola Springs, Orange County, CA. Some of these counties include Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,300. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Portola Springs, Orange County, CA.

Rent for two bedrooms in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA is 9.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Los Angeles, CA $1,750 $2,286 $3,200 $3,650
San Diego, CA $1,975 $2,500 $3,595 $4,300
Orange, CA $2,600 $2,600 $3,601 $4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Portola Springs

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,400. A total of 33 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90006, Los Angeles, CA at $2,135 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $23,250 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,673. That's at least $45 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA is $2,536 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,761 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Portola Springs, Orange County, 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 $2,575 $3,975 $5,500
92602, Irvine, CA N/A $1,800 $3,723 $6,000
92618, Irvine, CA N/A $2,800 $3,850 $5,700
92604, Irvine, CA N/A $2,123 $3,995 $4,500
92630, Lake Forest, CA N/A $2,405 $3,250 $5,000
92606, Tustin, CA $2,747 $2,969 $3,653 $4,400
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,839 $3,700 $4,000
92612, Irvine, CA $2,486 $2,725 $4,200 $4,400
92692, Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,487 $3,800 $4,400
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,625 $3,500 $4,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Portola Springs Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Portola Springs, Orange County, CA apartments for rent is approximately $5,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Portola Springs, Orange County, 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 Portola Springs, Orange County, CA.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,950 and an average price per square feet of $38.74. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Portola Springs.
How have rent prices in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA is around $4,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.