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 $3,700 for a 2-bedroom rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,500, or roughly $31 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $580 (-24.47%) year-over-year from $2,370 to $1,790. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.68%) year-over-year from $3,650 to $3,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (7.38%) year-over-year from $4,517 to $4,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,143 (21.23%) year-over-year from $5,383 to $6,525. 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 1.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.71% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR $34.62 $3,675 $3,650 (0.68%) $3,958 (-7.16%)
3 BR $34.78 $4,850 $4,517 (7.38%) $4,967 (-2.35%)
4+ BR $31.14 $6,525 $5,383 (21.23%) $6,033 (8.15%)

Historical Rents in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA

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Top Cities Near Portola Springs

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Portola Springs. The average rent in Portola Springs is currently $3,773 per month. A total of 40 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 14.23% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.92% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Santa Ana, CA $1,600 $2,250 $2,850 $2,965
Laguna Woods, CA $2,900 $2,700 $3,000 $3,000
Tustin, CA $1,975 $2,650 $3,500 $4,050
Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,550 $4,200
Orange, CA $1,850 $2,248 $3,147 $4,500
Mission Viejo, CA $1,850 $2,537 $3,800 $4,600
Lake Forest, CA N/A $2,590 $3,200 $4,700
Costa Mesa, CA N/A $2,225 $3,550 $4,850
Irvine, CA $2,657 $2,650 $3,800 $5,000
Laguna Beach, CA $2,600 $3,918 $6,800 $8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Portola Springs

There are a total of 71 neighborhoods in or near Portola Springs. Some of these neighborhoods include Westlake, MacArthur Park, and Pico Union. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 71 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 $3,798 per month. A total of 60 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, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,341 per month. Whereas, at $18,000 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
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA $1,234 $1,648 $2,350 $1,341
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,399 $1,655 $2,800 $1,655
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA $1,345 $1,750 $2,525 $1,900
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA $1,399 $1,980 $2,760 $2,095
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA $1,325 $1,759 $2,825 $2,145
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA $2,600 $1,825 $2,150 $2,149
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA $1,643 $1,750 $2,395 $2,195
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA $1,548 $1,950 $2,373 $2,200
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA $1,650 $2,273 $2,900 $2,395
Voices of 90037, Los Angeles, CA $1,328 $1,798 $2,450 $2,399
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA $1,675 $1,794 $2,150 $2,400
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA $1,700 $2,287 $2,250 $2,424
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA $1,645 $1,923 $2,895 $2,450
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA $2,193 $2,427 $3,050 $2,625
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA $2,100 $2,799 $4,500 $2,856
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA $1,935 $2,300 $2,975 $3,473
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA $1,675 $2,400 $3,295 $3,485
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,825 $1,950 $2,889 $3,490
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,600 $1,997 $3,200 $3,600
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,657 $2,857 $3,817 $3,675
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA $1,500 $1,999 $3,088 $3,684
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA $2,021 $2,000 $2,538 $3,866
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $2,950 $3,700 $4,200
North Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA N/A $2,195 $3,500 $4,300
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA $1,850 $2,650 $4,200 $4,500
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA $2,460 $3,000 $4,500 $4,500
Northwest San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA N/A $2,490 $4,000 $4,595
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $3,200 $4,348 $6,000
Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA N/A $1,975 $3,850 $7,000
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $4,000 $3,995 $6,495 $7,698

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 $4,000. 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 $3,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Portola Springs, Orange County, CA.

Rent for two bedrooms in Portola Springs, Orange County, CA is 2.84% 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 $1,695 $2,200 $3,200 $3,600
San Diego, CA $1,695 $2,424 $3,595 $4,000
Orange, CA $2,388 $2,650 $3,600 $4,950

Top Zipcodes Near Portola Springs

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Portola Springs, Orange County, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,236. A total of 34 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90020, Los Angeles, CA at $1,975 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $22,450 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,672. That's at least $46 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 $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,675 per month. Which comes out to $38 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 $2,300 $3,850 $5,500
92602, Irvine, CA N/A $1,950 $3,648 $5,900
92618, Irvine, CA N/A $2,500 $3,900 $5,500
92630, Lake Forest, CA N/A $2,496 $3,200 $4,500
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,874 $3,700 $4,000
92612, Irvine, CA $2,635 $2,650 $4,295 $4,700
92692, Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,537 $3,900 $4,950
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,700 $3,500 $4,199
92660, Newport Beach, CA N/A $4,275 $6,800 $8,500
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,675 $3,775 $5,375

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 $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $34.62. There are a total of 5 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 -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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.