Average Rent in Tustin, CA

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Current Versus Historical Tustin, CA Rents

Tustin rentals average $1,975 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,075, or roughly $33 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-3.84%) year-over-year from $2,054 to $1,975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $393 (17.43%) year-over-year from $2,257 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (3.96%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $533 (12.88%) year-over-year from $4,142 to $4,675. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (1.87%) year-over-year from $5,399 to $5,500. 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 12.55% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.96% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.45% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $75.00 $1,975 $2,054 (-3.84%) $1,858 (6.33%)
1 BR $56.19 $2,650 $2,257 (17.43%) $2,107 (25.79%)
2 BR $37.19 $3,500 $3,367 (3.96%) $2,717 (28.83%)
3 BR $32.82 $4,675 $4,142 (12.88%) $3,508 (33.25%)
4+ BR $27.22 $5,500 $5,399 (1.87%) $5,000 (10.00%)

Historical Rents in Tustin, CA

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Top Cities Near Tustin

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Tustin. The average rent in Tustin is currently $4,500 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Santa Ana, CA, with an average rent of $2,965, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Tustin, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $11,000 per month.

Let's compare Tustin, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Tustin, CA is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Tustin, CA are about 8.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.10% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Tustin, 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
Anaheim, CA $2,020 $2,050 $3,000 $3,690
Tustin, CA $1,975 $2,650 $3,500 $4,050
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
Newport Beach, CA $2,650 $3,600 $5,999 $11,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Tustin

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

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Tustin, CA is currently around $5,500 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $5,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tustin's average rent, which is only $4,075. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tustin, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,675 per month. Whereas, at $7,000 average rent per month, Orchard Hills is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Tustin. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,657 $2,857 $3,817 $3,675
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $2,950 $3,700 $4,200
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA N/A N/A $3,700 $5,500
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

Top Counties Near Tustin

There are a total of 1 counties located by Tustin, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,950. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Tustin, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Tustin, CA is 20.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tustin, CA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tustin, CA is 2.86% 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 $2,388 $2,650 $3,600 $4,950

Top Zipcodes Near Tustin

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near Tustin, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,850. 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 92805, Anaheim, CA at $3,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,500 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 Tustin, CA is $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,700 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 9 zipcodes in Tustin, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92602, Irvine, CA N/A $1,950 $3,648 $5,900
92620, Irvine, CA N/A $2,300 $3,850 $5,500
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,874 $3,700 $4,000
92612, Irvine, CA $2,635 $2,650 $4,295 $4,700
92618, Irvine, CA N/A $2,500 $3,900 $5,500
92660, Newport Beach, CA N/A $4,275 $6,800 $8,500
92627, Costa Mesa, CA N/A $2,525 $3,650 $4,850
92805, Anaheim, CA $2,020 $2,095 $3,050 $3,400
92630, Lake Forest, CA N/A $2,496 $3,200 $4,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Tustin Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Tustin, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Tustin, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,075. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Tustin, 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 Tustin, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Tustin, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $75.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Tustin.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Tustin, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $56.19. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tustin.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Tustin, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $37.19. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tustin.
How have rent prices in Tustin, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Tustin, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Tustin, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Tustin, CA is around $3,260/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.