Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Irvine, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Irvine, CA rent slipped 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $4,500/month. Renters today are paying $568 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the 2025 peak of $4,900/month.
Vs. national rents
Irvine rents run roughly 2.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros nationally. The market offers 168 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to many larger cities.
Price ranges
Studios in Irvine rent for $2,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,795/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,844/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,450/month. Houses command a median of $5,400/month while apartments sit at $3,372/month, with houses making up 58.1% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Shady Canyon rents fell 81.2% year over year to $5,500/month across 13 rentals. This steep decline contrasts with the citywide 9.8% drop, marking Shady Canyon as a distinct local cooldown within Irvine.
Median rent
Median rent in Irvine
$4,500/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Irvine is $4,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Irvine
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Irvine rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Irvine, CA
Average rent prices in Irvine have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
Irvine, CA
Rent prices in Irvine vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Irvine is $3,372, whereas a house costs $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Irvine run $2,884 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,841.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,295 | No Change |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,843 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,900 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,450 | 3% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Irvine Business Complex | $3,452 | |
Irvine Spectrum | $5,145 | |
Northwood | $4,747 | |
Northwood Point | $4,800 | |
Oak Creek | $4,025 | |
Orange County Great Park | $5,600 | |
Orchard Hills | $5,372 | |
Portola Springs | $5,500 | |
Westpark | $4,250 | |
Woodbridge | $4,775 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,372 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,825 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,400 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,700 | 1% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,843
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Irvine Business Complex
Average rent
$3,452
Orange County Great Park
Average rent
$5,600
Woodbridge
Average rent
$4,775
Portola Springs
Average rent
$5,500
Westpark
Average rent
$4,250
Oak Creek
Average rent
$4,025
Irvine Spectrum
Average rent
$5,145
Northwood
Average rent
$4,747
Northwood Point
Average rent
$4,800
Orchard Hills
Average rent
$5,372
Apartments
Average rent
$3,372
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,825
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Irvine and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.
Irvine
137%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Irvine, CA is 84% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,450
7%$2,397
9%$2,330
11%$2,995
12%$2,550
3%$2,550
2%$3,150
5%$6,295
29%$3,013
4%$3,848
4%$2,689
6%$2,850
4%Discover rentals in Irvine, CA
5d+ ago
Woodbridge apartment for rent in Irvine
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Woodbridge condo for rent in Irvine
68 Eagle Pt #A, Irvine, CA 92604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Condo for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Woodbridge apartment for rent in Irvine
68 Eagle Pt, Irvine, CA 92604
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
University Park house for rent in Irvine
20 Shasta #NA, Irvine, CA 92612
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Shady Canyon house for rent in Irvine
9 Goldfinch, Irvine, CA 92603
4 beds
5.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
Orange County Great Park house for rent in Irvine
104 Electra, Irvine, CA 92618
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Nov 2
4d ago
Orange County Great Park house for rent in Irvine
141 Sawbuck, Irvine, CA 92618
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
$10,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 30
3d ago
Woodbridge house for rent in Irvine
478 E Yale Loop, Irvine, CA 92614
4 beds
2.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Oct 13
1d ago
Verified
17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,564–$4,515
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2850 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,881–$4,045
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,683–$3,652
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2850 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,881–$4,045
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,683–$3,652
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,830
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Verified
17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,564–$4,515
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Portola Springs house for rent in Irvine
4 beds
3 baths
$5,375
$4,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Turtle Ridge house for rent in Irvine
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,683–$3,652
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Irvine, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Irvine rental market.
How much is rent in Irvine?
The average rent in Irvine is $4,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Irvine?
Average rent prices in Irvine have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Irvine rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Irvine is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Irvine?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine are Irvine Business Complex ($3,452/mo), Oak Creek ($4,025/mo), and Westpark ($4,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Irvine?
To comfortably afford rent in Irvine, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Irvine?
January offers the best rental deals in Irvine, with prices running about 14% lower than peak August rates. June and July see the most competition with higher demand relative to inventory, while November experiences less overall demand.
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).