Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Huntington Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Huntington Beach rent stands today
Huntington Beach, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Renters are paying $58 less per month on average than last year, after recent fluctuations in the market.
Vs. national rents
Huntington Beach rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a limited total rental inventory of 228 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Huntington Beach rent for about $2,237/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,350/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,014/month, while 3-bedrooms and larger units reach $4,825/month and $5,900/month respectively. Houses command a median of $5,500/month compared to $2,650/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sunset Beach rents fell 56.4% year over year to $3,485/month, with Edwards Hill and Brightwater also seeing declines over 80%. These steep local drops contrast with the citywide flat trend and reveal significant neighborhood-level variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Huntington Beach
$3,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Huntington Beach is $3,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Huntington Beach
228
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntington Beach run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,237 |  3% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,013 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,825 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | 6% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $3,000 | |
Bolsa Chica Heil | $2,850 | |
Downtown Huntington Beach | $4,500 | |
Garfield | $2,825 | |
Goldenwest | $3,000 | |
Huntington Harbour | $2,879 | |
Oak View | $2,995 | |
Seacliff | $5,350 | |
Washington | $2,510 | |
Yorktown | $3,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,595 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,237
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,013
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Downtown Huntington Beach
Average rent
$4,500
Washington
Average rent
$2,510
Goldenwest
Average rent
$3,000
Garfield
Average rent
$2,825
Oak View
Average rent
$2,995
Huntington Harbour
Average rent
$2,879
Adams
Average rent
$3,000
Seacliff
Average rent
$5,350
Yorktown
Average rent
$3,195
Bolsa Chica Heil
Average rent
$2,850
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
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
64%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Huntington Beach, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,595
3%$2,795
9%$3,132
4%$2,247
1%$2,700
7%$4,600
5%$2,000
$7,998
8%$3,400
6%$2,671
4%$2,793
2%$2,399
Discover rentals in Huntington Beach, CA
5d+ ago
Oak View house for rent in Huntington Beach
7822 Sycamore Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Adams condo for rent in Huntington Beach
9732 Pettswood Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,265–$2,925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
17371 Queens Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sunset Beach house for rent in Huntington Beach
17016 7th St, Huntington Beach, CA 90742
4 beds
2 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Brightwater house for rent in Huntington Beach
4731 Oceanridge Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
4 beds
4.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Huntington Beach
20701 Beach Blvd #218, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
2 beds
2 baths
$16,350
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Huntington Beach house for rent in Huntington Beach
3 beds
3.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
Available May 7
3h ago
Verified
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,989–$3,007
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21270 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$3,499
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,265–$2,925
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$4,124
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,989–$3,007
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,265–$2,925
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$3,265
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21270 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$3,499
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,989–$2,449
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6242 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,825–$2,925
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$4,124
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
6700 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$3,265
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 $3,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Huntington Beach?
Average rent prices in Huntington Beach have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Huntington Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Huntington Beach is 64% 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 ($2,510/mo), Garfield ($2,825/mo), and Bolsa Chica Heil ($2,850/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 $128,000/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?
Huntington Beach's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).