Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Huntington Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Huntington Beach, CA rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,150/month. Renters today are paying $203 less per month on average than last year despite a modest 0.8% month-over-month increase.
Vs. national rents
Huntington Beach runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a limited total rental inventory of 155 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Huntington Beach rent for about $2,205/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,014/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $4,575/month and 4+ bedrooms $6,300/month. Houses command a median of $5,850/month compared to $2,745/month for apartments, which make up 59.5% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Edwards Hill rents fell 78.2% year over year to $2,950/month across 23 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 4.5% drop. Brightwater and Sunset Beach also saw large declines of 66.2% and 61.5%, respectively, reflecting a local cooldown concentrated in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Huntington Beach
$3,150/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Huntington Beach is $3,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Huntington Beach
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Huntington Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Huntington Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Huntington Beach have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Huntington Beach, CA
Rent prices in Huntington Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Huntington Beach is $2,745, whereas a house costs $5,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntington Beach run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,205 | 4% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,013 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,575 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,300 | 7% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $2,900 | |
Bolsa Chica Heil | $2,800 | |
Downtown Huntington Beach | $3,449 | |
Garfield | $3,050 | |
Goldenwest | $2,701 | |
Huntington Harbour | $2,786 | |
Oak View | $2,850 | |
Sunset Beach | $2,890 | |
Washington | $2,497 | |
Yorktown | $3,322 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,745 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,495 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,850 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,549 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,205
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,013
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
Downtown Huntington Beach
Average rent
$3,449
Washington
Average rent
$2,497
Goldenwest
Average rent
$2,701
Huntington Harbour
Average rent
$2,786
Garfield
Average rent
$3,050
Oak View
Average rent
$2,850
Sunset Beach
Average rent
$2,890
Bolsa Chica Heil
Average rent
$2,800
Yorktown
Average rent
$3,322
Adams
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,745
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,850
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Huntington Beach and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.
Huntington Beach
66%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Huntington Beach, CA is 29% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,450
7%$2,800
$2,995
12%$2,238
3%$2,550
3%$4,500
11%$1,995
6%$6,295
29%$3,013
4%$2,689
6%$2,850
4%$2,200
7%Discover rentals in Huntington Beach, CA
2d ago
House for rent in Huntington Beach
6382 Yale Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
7841 Shaffer Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Downtown Huntington Beach apartment for rent in Huntington Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
4d ago
16162 Malaga Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Huntington Harbour house for rent in Huntington Beach
5 beds
6 baths
$19,500
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Huntington Beach house for rent in Huntington Beach
606 9th St #NA, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
3 beds
4 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Downtown Huntington Beach house for rent in Huntington Beach
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Downtown Huntington Beach house for rent in Huntington Beach
426 12th St #NA, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
4 beds
4 baths
$11,998
House for rent
Available Mar 8
1h ago
Verified
21270 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,237–$3,537
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,147–$3,077
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,945
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$3,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,147–$3,077
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,230–$3,130
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
21270 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,237–$3,537
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
21270 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Studio
1 bath
$2,237–$2,379
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825–$2,945
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$3,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,230–$3,130
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Huntington Beach, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Huntington Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Huntington Beach?
The average rent in Huntington Beach is $3,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Huntington Beach?
Average rent prices in Huntington Beach have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Huntington Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Huntington Beach is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Huntington Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Huntington Beach are Washington ($2,497/mo), Goldenwest ($2,701/mo), and Huntington Harbour ($2,786/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Huntington Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Huntington Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Huntington Beach?
April offers the best opportunity for lower rent prices in Huntington Beach, with rents running about 8.8% below September's peak rates. While April sees higher competition for available units, the potential savings make it worth considering for apartment hunting.
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).