Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Irvine, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Irvine, CA rent slipped 9.3% year over year, with a current median of $4,400/month. Renters today are paying $450 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.7% increase month over month.
Vs. national rents
Irvine is 131.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros for renters. The market offers 221 total rentals, a relatively small inventory compared to many metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Irvine rent for about $2,564/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,827/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,808/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,850/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,500/month. These figures represent the range renters face by bedroom size in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Shady Canyon rents fell 67.5% year over year to $11,950/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 9.3% drop and marks a notable local cooldown in this high-end neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Irvine
$4,400/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Irvine is $4,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 132% above the national average rent, or $2,500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Irvine
221
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Irvine rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Irvine, CA
Average rent prices in Irvine have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $3,330, whereas a house costs $5,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Irvine run $2,905 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,780.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,564 |  5% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,827 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,807 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,850 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 4% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Irvine Business Complex | $3,432 | |
Irvine Spectrum | $5,075 | |
Northwood | $4,900 | |
Northwood Point | $5,924 | |
Oak Creek | $3,825 | |
Orange County Great Park | $5,500 | |
Portola Springs | $4,850 | |
Turtle Rock | $5,795 | |
Westpark | $4,000 | |
Woodbridge | $4,097 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,330 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $3,850 | 2% | 16% | |
Houses | $5,350 | 3% | 8% | |
Rooms | $1,575 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,564
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,827
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,807
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Irvine Business Complex
Average rent
$3,432
Orange County Great Park
Average rent
$5,500
Woodbridge
Average rent
$4,097
Northwood Point
Average rent
$5,924
Westpark
Average rent
$4,000
Northwood
Average rent
$4,900
Portola Springs
Average rent
$4,850
Turtle Rock
Average rent
$5,795
Oak Creek
Average rent
$3,825
Irvine Spectrum
Average rent
$5,075
Apartments
Average rent
$3,330
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$5,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
3%
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
132%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Irvine, CA is 80% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,442
3%$2,495
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6%$3,116
2%$2,780
3%$2,595
4%$3,195
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15%$3,050
3%$4,099
5%$2,625
3%$2,795
Discover rentals in Irvine, CA
4d ago
Westpark apartment for rent in Irvine
22 Toscany #B, Irvine, CA 92614
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Westpark apartment for rent in Irvine
22 Toscany #D1, Irvine, CA 92614
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Westpark apartment for rent in Irvine
22 Toscany #D2, Irvine, CA 92614
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Portola Springs house for rent in Irvine
161 Coyote Brush, Irvine, CA 92618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jul 4
5d+ ago
Shady Canyon house for rent in Irvine
4 beds
4.5 baths
$21,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Shady Canyon house for rent in Irvine
9 Goldfinch, Irvine, CA 92603
4 beds
5.5 baths
$20,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
Orange County Great Park house for rent in Irvine
57 Pulsar, Irvine, CA 92618
5 beds
5 baths
$14,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Orange County Great Park house for rent in Irvine
5 beds
6 baths
$14,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
3h ago
Verified
2850 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,756–$3,915
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,693
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,603–$3,334
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,698–$3,493
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,693
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,603–$3,334
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,698–$3,493
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,683–$3,652
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2850 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,756–$3,915
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,693
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,778–$4,731
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2777 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,415–$4,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $4,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Irvine?
Average rent prices in Irvine have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Irvine rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Irvine is 132% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,500 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Irvine?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine are Irvine Business Complex ($3,432/mo), Oak Creek ($3,825/mo), and Westpark ($4,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Irvine?
To comfortably afford rent in Irvine, you'd need to earn approximately $176,000/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).