Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Irvine, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Irvine, CA rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $4,895/month. Renters today are paying $190 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $4,900/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Irvine rent is 153.6% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. The market offers 213 total rentals, with houses making up 68% of the inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $2,170/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,720/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,900/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,500/month in Irvine. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Turtle Ridge rents rose 50.7% year over year to $11,000/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 2.1%. Shady Canyon rents fell 83.2% to $4,925/month over 21 rentals, showing notable local shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Irvine
$4,895/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Irvine is $4,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 154% above the national average rent, or $2,965 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Irvine
213
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% 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
Irvine, CA
Rent prices in Irvine vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Irvine is $3,320, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Irvine run $2,865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,170 |  4% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,720 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,900 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,950 | 5% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 6% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Irvine Business Complex | $3,332 | |
Irvine Spectrum | $5,190 | |
Northwood | $5,000 | |
Northwood Point | $5,450 | |
Oak Creek | $3,950 | |
Orange County Great Park | $5,800 | |
Orchard Hills | $5,500 | |
Portola Springs | $5,200 | |
Westpark | $4,500 | |
Woodbridge | $4,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,320 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | No Change | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,720
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Irvine Business Complex
Average rent
$3,332
Orange County Great Park
Average rent
$5,800
Woodbridge
Average rent
$4,750
Portola Springs
Average rent
$5,200
Westpark
Average rent
$4,500
Northwood
Average rent
$5,000
Irvine Spectrum
Average rent
$5,190
Oak Creek
Average rent
$3,950
Orchard Hills
Average rent
$5,500
Northwood Point
Average rent
$5,450
Apartments
Average rent
$3,320
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
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
154%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Irvine, CA is 94% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$2,550
5%$3,472
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2%$3,490
9%$4,500
6%$2,695
6%$2,875
Discover rentals in Irvine, CA
5d+ ago
Westpark apartment for rent in Irvine
22 Toscany #C, Irvine, CA 92614
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
2d 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
1d ago
Portola Springs house for rent in Irvine
161 Coyote Brush, Irvine, CA 92618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Jul 4
5d+ ago
Woodbridge condo for rent in Irvine
3 Smokestone, Irvine, CA 92614
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Irvine
5 beds
5 baths
$22,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Orange County Great Park house for rent in Irvine
104 Electra, Irvine, CA 92618
4 beds
3.5 baths
$18,525
House for rent
5d+ ago
Irvine Spectrum house for rent in Irvine
64 Thornapple, Irvine, CA 92620
5 beds
4 baths
$13,075
House for rent
5d+ ago
Orange County Great Park house for rent in Irvine
175 Terrapin, Irvine, CA 92618
4 beds
3 baths
$12,300
House for rent
4m ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,809–$3,419
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,713–$3,564
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2850 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1 bed
1 bath
$2,773–$3,044
Apartment for rent
4m ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,809–$3,419
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,713–$3,564
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,678–$4,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Irvine Business Complex condo for rent in Irvine
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Condo for rent
4m ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
2 beds
2 baths
$3,379–$3,419
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 $4,895 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Irvine?
Average rent prices in Irvine have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Irvine rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Irvine is 154% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,965 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Irvine?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine are Irvine Business Complex ($3,332/mo), Oak Creek ($3,950/mo), and Westpark ($4,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Irvine?
To comfortably afford rent in Irvine, you'd need to earn approximately $196,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Irvine?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Irvine average around $2,850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,730/month, with two-bedrooms up 4.2% year over year.
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).