Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Huntington Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Huntington Beach rent stands today
Huntington Beach, CA rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,472/month and a negligible $9 monthly difference from last year. Rents fell 6.3% month over month, reflecting recent downward movement in the market.
Vs. national rents
Huntington Beach runs roughly 1.8× the $1,930/month national median, with a total of 182 rentals available across the city. This positions it as a market with limited total rentals relative to its rent level.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,228/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,975/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,972/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size in Huntington Beach.
Median rent
Median rent in Huntington Beach
$3,472/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Huntington Beach is $3,472 per month as of July 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,542 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Huntington Beach
182
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,752, whereas a house costs $5,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntington Beach run $2,409 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,227 | 3% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,975 |  6% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,972 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $3,795 | |
Bolsa Chica Heil | $2,700 | |
Downtown Huntington Beach | $4,500 | |
Garfield | $2,650 | |
Goldenwest | $2,895 | |
Huntington Harbour | $5,500 | |
Oak View | $2,777 | |
Sunset Beach | $3,200 | |
Washington | $2,300 | |
Yorktown | $3,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,752 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,295 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,585 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,227
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,972
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Downtown Huntington Beach
Average rent
$4,500
Goldenwest
Average rent
$2,895
Washington
Average rent
$2,300
Huntington Harbour
Average rent
$5,500
Garfield
Average rent
$2,650
Oak View
Average rent
$2,777
Yorktown
Average rent
$3,095
Adams
Average rent
$3,795
Sunset Beach
Average rent
$3,200
Bolsa Chica Heil
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,752
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$5,295
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,585
Last 30 days
2%
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
80%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Huntington Beach, CA is 38% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,525
3%$2,762
3%$3,195
5%$2,134
6%$2,739
8%$4,895
4%$2,000
1%$7,850
2%$3,490
9%$2,695
6%$2,875
$2,250
5%Discover rentals in Huntington Beach, CA
22h ago
18151 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$961–$2,766
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Adams condo for rent in Huntington Beach
9732 Pettswood Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
16162 Malaga Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brightwater house for rent in Huntington Beach
4731 Oceanridge Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
4 beds
4.5 baths
$13,050
House for rent
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
5h ago
Verified
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,157–$2,959
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
21270 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$3,507
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,157–$2,959
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,975
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
16771 Moody Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
21270 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$3,507
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,415–$4,030
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
16771 Moody Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
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 $3,472 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Huntington Beach?
Average rent prices in Huntington Beach have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Huntington Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Huntington Beach is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,542 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Huntington Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Huntington Beach are Washington ($2,300/mo), Garfield ($2,650/mo), and Bolsa Chica Heil ($2,700/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 $139,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Huntington Beach average around $2,400/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,080/month.
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).