Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Anaheim, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Anaheim, CA rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Renters today are paying $197 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the 2024 peak of $2,630/month.

  • Anaheim runs 28.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of Southern California metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 230 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,860/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,640/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,775/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,500/month. The 1-bed and 2-bed units each make up 40.2% of total rentals, reflecting what most renters actually pay.

Median rent

Median rent in Anaheim

$2,450/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Anaheim is $2,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Anaheim

230

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Anaheim rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Anaheim, CA

Average rent prices in Anaheim have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Anaheim, CA

Rent prices in Anaheim vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anaheim is $2,338, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Anaheim run $2,040 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,860

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,640

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,775

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,500

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,860

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,640

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,775

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Anaheim, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Anaheim, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Anaheim and Chino by all bedroom counts and property types.

Anaheim

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Anaheim, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Chino, CA.

Discover rentals in Anaheim, CA

1801 N Boisseranc Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

House for rent in Anaheim

Cambridge Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.8

Very good

Cambridge Terrace

3233 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,826–$2,800

Park Wilshire - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Park Wilshire

200 N Wilshire Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$3,200

Azul Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

Azul Apartments

1020 N Magnolia Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,995–$2,589

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Frequently asked questions for Anaheim, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Anaheim rental market.

How much is rent in Anaheim?

The average rent in Anaheim is $2,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anaheim?

Average rent prices in Anaheim have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Anaheim rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anaheim is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Anaheim?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Anaheim are North Central Industrial ($2,125/mo), East Anaheim ($2,160/mo), and North Euclid ($2,205/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Anaheim?

To comfortably afford rent in Anaheim, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Anaheim?

Looking at our July 2026 numbers, February offers the lowest rents in Anaheim while September sees the highest, creating about a 3% difference between peak and off-peak months. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, making it another good time to search.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Anaheim