Average Rent in Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Irvine, CA Rents

Irvine rentals average $2,407 for a studio rental to $5,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,441, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,197 (-35.79%) year-over-year from $3,345 to $2,148. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.22%) year-over-year from $2,706 to $2,739. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $173 (-4.65%) year-over-year from $3,723 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $467 (10.07%) year-over-year from $4,633 to $5,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-1.14%) year-over-year from $5,993 to $5,925. 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 2.31% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.50	$2,148	$3,345 (-35.79%)	$2,431 (-11.65%)
1 BR	$3.94	$2,739	$2,706 (1.22%)	$2,627 (4.23%)
2 BR	$3.23	$3,550	$3,723 (-4.65%)	$3,328 (6.65%)
3 BR	$2.93	$5,100	$4,633 (10.07%)	$4,083 (24.90%)
4+ BR	$2.35	$5,925	$5,993 (-1.14%)	$5,358 (10.58%)

Historical Rents in Irvine, CA

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Top Cities Near Irvine

Let's compare Irvine, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Irvine

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Irvine

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,597. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. It's average rent per month is $3,597. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,597, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Irvine, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 1.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Irvine, CA is 3.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Irvine, CA is 4.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,361	$2,628	$3,302	$3,597

Top Zipcodes Near Irvine

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Irvine Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Irvine, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,441. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Irvine, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,407 and an average price per square feet of $4.50. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Irvine.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,712 and an average price per square feet of $3.94. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Irvine.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,441 and an average price per square feet of $3.23. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Irvine.

How have rent prices in Irvine, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Irvine, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA is around $2,752/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.