Average Rent in Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Irvine, CA Rents

Irvine rentals average $2,602 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,200, 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 decreased by $579 (-18.19%) year-over-year from $3,181 to $2,602. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $31 (1.13%) year-over-year from $2,767 to $2,799. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $44 (-1.18%) year-over-year from $3,746 to $3,702. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (3.64%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $4,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $667 (11.43%) year-over-year from $5,833 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 down by 5.31% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.75	$2,602	$3,181 (-18.19%)	$2,209 (17.80%)
1 BR	$3.67	$2,799	$2,767 (1.13%)	$1,900 (47.29%)
2 BR	$3.08	$3,702	$3,746 (-1.18%)	$3,267 (13.31%)
3 BR	$2.77	$4,750	$4,583 (3.64%)	$3,950 (20.25%)
4+ BR	$2.47	$6,500	$5,833 (11.43%)	$5,242 (24.01%)

Historical Rents in Irvine, CA

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Top Cities Near Irvine

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Irvine. The average rent in Irvine is currently $4,920 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Irvine, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,995 per month.

Let's compare Irvine, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.47% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Irvine, CA are about 6.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.30% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Irvine, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,338	$3,050	$3,000
Anaheim, CA	N/A	$2,232	$2,841	$4,000
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,378	$2,663	$3,500	$4,650
San Clemente, CA	$2,450	$2,580	$4,100	$4,800
Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,524	$3,038	$4,920
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,775	$3,995	$5,200
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,300	$4,825	$6,500
Laguna Beach, CA	$2,998	$4,000	$7,000	$9,000
Newport Beach, CA	$2,525	$3,900	$6,000	$10,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Irvine

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

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Irvine, CA is currently around $4,863 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Irvine, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,626 per month. Whereas, at $6,100 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Irvine. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,602	$2,842	$3,734	$3,626
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$6,100

Top Counties Near Irvine

There are a total of 2 counties located by Irvine, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $5,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. It's average rent per month is $5,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Irvine, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 7.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Irvine, CA is 3.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Irvine, CA is 1.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,400	$2,686	$3,800	$5,000

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 $5,200. 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 $2,602 and an average price per square feet of $4.75. 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 $2,787 and an average price per square feet of $3.67. There are a total of 23 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 $3,748 and an average price per square feet of $3.08. There are a total of 78 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 -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA is around $4,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.