Average Rent in Irvine, CA

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Current Versus Historical Irvine, CA Rents

Irvine rentals average $2,431 for a studio rental to $6,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,400, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $900 (-27.69%) year-over-year from $3,250 to $2,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-5.54%) year-over-year from $2,803 to $2,648. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (2.61%) year-over-year from $3,703 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (5.38%) year-over-year from $4,650 to $4,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $558 (9.40%) year-over-year from $5,942 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 7.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.79	$2,350	$3,250 (-27.69%)	$2,244 (4.73%)
1 BR	$3.64	$2,648	$2,803 (-5.54%)	$2,367 (11.87%)
2 BR	$3.16	$3,800	$3,703 (2.61%)	$3,267 (16.33%)
3 BR	$2.93	$4,900	$4,650 (5.38%)	$3,983 (23.01%)
4+ BR	$2.51	$6,500	$5,942 (9.40%)	$5,275 (23.22%)

Historical Rents in Irvine, CA

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Top Cities Near Irvine

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Irvine. The average rent in Irvine is currently $4,875 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 $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Irvine, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 10.94% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Irvine, CA are about 3.64% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Irvine, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,000	$3,000
Mission Viejo, CA	$2,248	$2,374	$3,500	$3,698
Anaheim, CA	$2,083	$2,270	$3,300	$3,900
Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,483	$3,175	$4,500
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,775	$2,802	$3,750	$4,800
San Clemente, CA	$2,300	$2,553	$4,200	$4,950
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,800	$3,400	$5,825
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,500	$5,250	$6,500
Laguna Beach, CA	$2,998	$4,375	$6,925	$9,285
Newport Beach, CA	$2,650	$3,900	$6,075	$12,000

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 $4,674 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 $3,348 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 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	$2,492	$2,733	$3,618	$3,348
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	N/A	$6,000

Top Counties Near Irvine

There are a total of 2 counties located by Irvine, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $5,200. 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 $5,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,200, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Irvine, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Irvine, CA is 2.18% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Irvine, CA is 0.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Irvine, CA is 0.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,378	$2,700	$3,750	$5,200

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 $5,400. 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 $2,431 and an average price per square feet of $4.79. There are a total of 5 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 $2,695 and an average price per square feet of $3.64. There are a total of 37 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 $3,762 and an average price per square feet of $3.16. There are a total of 68 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 -0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Irvine, CA is around $4,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.