Average Rent in Huntington Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Huntington Beach, CA Rents

Huntington Beach rentals average $2,378 for a studio rental to $7,548 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,700, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $823 (56.23%) year-over-year from $1,464 to $2,288. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.11%) year-over-year from $2,475 to $2,473. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $498 (16.76%) year-over-year from $2,974 to $3,473. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $873 (20.42%) year-over-year from $4,273 to $5,145. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,600 (32.65%) year-over-year from $4,900 to $6,500. 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 up by 4.97% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.29	$2,288	$1,464 (56.23%)	$2,319 (-1.37%)
1 BR	$3.87	$2,473	$2,475 (-0.11%)	$2,236 (10.59%)
2 BR	$3.24	$3,473	$2,974 (16.76%)	$2,874 (20.82%)
3 BR	$3.27	$5,145	$4,273 (20.42%)	$3,769 (36.50%)
4+ BR	$3.01	$6,500	$4,900 (32.65%)	$4,848 (34.09%)

Historical Rents in Huntington Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Huntington Beach

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Huntington Beach. The average rent in Huntington Beach is currently $4,325 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Huntington Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,995 per month.

Let's compare Huntington Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Huntington Beach, CA is 1.72% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Huntington Beach, CA are about 4.29% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.62% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Huntington Beach, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Long Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,500	$3,200	$2,850
Anaheim, CA	N/A	$2,232	$2,841	$4,000
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,378	$2,663	$3,500	$4,650
Newport Beach, CA	$2,525	$3,900	$6,000	$10,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Huntington Beach

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach, CA is currently around $3,237 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Huntington Beach, Downtown Long Beach has the most affordable average rent at $2,848 per month. Whereas, at $3,626 average rent per month, Irvine Business Complex is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Huntington Beach. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$2,566	$2,845	$3,694	$2,848
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,602	$2,842	$3,734	$3,626

Top Counties Near Huntington Beach

There are a total of 2 counties located by Huntington Beach, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Huntington Beach

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Huntington Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Huntington Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Huntington 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 Huntington Beach, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,378 and an average price per square feet of $4.29. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntington Beach.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,663 and an average price per square feet of $3.87. There are a total of 28 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntington Beach.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.24. There are a total of 47 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntington Beach.

How have rent prices in Huntington Beach, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Huntington Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.56%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Huntington Beach, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Huntington Beach, CA is around $3,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.