Average Rent in Malibu, CA

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Current Versus Historical Malibu, CA Rents

Malibu rentals average $5,948 for a studio rental to $48,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $33,750, or roughly $10 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $555 (12.63%) year-over-year from $4,395 to $4,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,128 (23.80%) year-over-year from $4,742 to $5,870. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,117 (18.36%) year-over-year from $6,083 to $7,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,376 (66.25%) year-over-year from $9,624 to $16,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12,000 (45.28%) year-over-year from $26,500 to $38,500. 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 71.78% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.93% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$4,950	$4,395 (12.63%)	$1,995 (148.12%)
1 BR	$8.57	$5,870	$4,742 (23.80%)	$5,150 (13.99%)
2 BR	$6.05	$7,200	$6,083 (18.36%)	$7,218 (-0.25%)
3 BR	$10.03	$16,000	$9,624 (66.25%)	$14,401 (11.10%)
4+ BR	$10.53	$38,500	$26,500 (45.28%)	$33,000 (16.67%)

Historical Rents in Malibu, CA

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Top Cities Near Malibu

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Malibu. The average rent in Malibu is currently $4,250 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Inglewood, CA, with an average rent of $2,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Malibu, CA is Beverly Hills, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $7,500 per month.

Let's compare Malibu, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Malibu, CA is 63.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 48.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Malibu, CA are about 31.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 78.84% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Malibu, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,648	$2,148	$2,750	$2,800
Santa Monica, CA	$3,160	$3,120	$4,450	$4,023
Los Angeles, CA	$2,198	$2,750	$3,795	$4,250
West Hollywood, CA	$2,778	$3,489	$5,895	$5,295
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,195	$3,850	$6,000	$7,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Malibu

There are a total of 20 neighborhoods in or near Malibu. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Mar Vista, and Hollywood Studio District. We've included all of these top 20 neighborhoods in or near Malibu, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 20 neighborhoods in or near Malibu, CA is currently around $4,400 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Malibu, Wilshire Center - Koreatown has the most affordable average rent at $2,800 per month. Whereas, at $21,500 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Malibu. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$2,585	$3,470	$2,800
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,973	$2,673	$3,700	$3,290
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,245	$3,150	$3,325
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,800	$2,610	$3,400
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,381	$2,991	$3,953	$3,800
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,195	$3,295	$3,798	$3,990
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,595	$3,656	$4,973	$4,000
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$3,098	$3,600	$4,075
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,495	$3,650	$4,100
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,733	$3,795	$4,300
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,560	$5,210	$4,500
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$3,800	$4,495	$4,548
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,073	$2,773	$4,550
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,545	$3,295	$4,395	$4,900
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,648	$2,900	$4,600	$5,195
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,148	$4,650	$5,525
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,898	$4,298	$5,750	$5,775
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,073	$2,795	$4,510	$7,495
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,923	$3,200	$5,595	$8,495
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$3,995	$8,623	$21,500

Top Counties Near Malibu

There are a total of 20 counties located by Malibu, CA.

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

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Malibu

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Malibu, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,899. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90034, Los Angeles, CA at $3,850 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,500 per month is 91604, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,500. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Malibu, CA is $3,148 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,443 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in Malibu, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,398	$3,148	$5,090	$5,595
90036, Los Angeles, CA	$2,715	$3,195	$4,443	$4,899
90024, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$3,800	$4,295	$4,300
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$3,310	$2,948	$4,629	$3,850
91604, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,650	$3,850	$9,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Malibu Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Malibu, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Malibu, CA apartments for rent is approximately $33,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Malibu, 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 Malibu, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Malibu, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $5,948 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Malibu.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $6,000 and an average price per square feet of $8.57. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malibu.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,500 and an average price per square feet of $6.05. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malibu.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Malibu, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.66% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Malibu, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Malibu, CA is around $27,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.