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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Irvine, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Irvine, CA rent slipped 7.6% year over year, with a current median of $4,600/month. Renters today are paying $250 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.3% month-over-month increase in rents.
Vs. national rents
Irvine runs roughly 2.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros nationally. The market offers 312 total rentals, reflecting a high-cost tier with limited inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Irvine sit around $3,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,677/month, 2-bedrooms around $3,700/month, 3-bedrooms around $4,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $6,300/month. Houses rent for a median of $5,500/month, while apartments are $3,188/month, creating distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Shady Canyon rents fell 68.8% year over year to $6,250/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 7.6% drop, marking a significant local shift in Irvine, CA's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Irvine
$4,600/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Irvine is $4,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 136% above the national average rent, or $2,650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Irvine
312
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $3,187, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Irvine run $2,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,658.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,800 | 1% |  22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,677 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,700 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,900 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $6,300 | 5% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Irvine Business Complex | $3,330 | |
Irvine Spectrum | $5,000 | |
Northwood | $4,500 | |
Northwood Point | $5,295 | |
Oak Creek | $3,300 | |
Orange County Great Park | $5,500 | |
Portola Springs | $4,850 | |
Stonegate | $5,500 | |
Westpark | $4,800 | |
Woodbridge | $4,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,187 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,350 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,600 | No Change | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,677
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
Irvine Business Complex
Average rent
$3,330
Orange County Great Park
Average rent
$5,500
Woodbridge
Average rent
$4,450
Northwood
Average rent
$4,500
Northwood Point
Average rent
$5,295
Irvine Spectrum
Average rent
$5,000
Portola Springs
Average rent
$4,850
Westpark
Average rent
$4,800
Stonegate
Average rent
$5,500
Oak Creek
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,187
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
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
136%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Irvine, CA is 77% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
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6%$4,395
12%$2,671
4%$2,793
2%Discover rentals in Irvine, CA
7h ago
Rancho San Joaquin apartment for rent in Irvine
YOU WILL RECEIVE, Irvine, CA 92612
2 beds
2 baths
$1,095–$1,950
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
University Town Center townhouse for rent in Irvine
80 Stanford Ct #40, Irvine, CA 92612
1 bed
1 bath
$1,580
House for rent
5h ago
4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,130
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shady Canyon house for rent in Irvine
21 Jewel Flower, Irvine, CA 92603
5 beds
5.5 baths
$38,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Shady Canyon house for rent in Irvine
19 Prairie Grass, Irvine, CA 92603
4 beds
5.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Turtle Ridge house for rent in Irvine
23 Castlerock, Irvine, CA 92603
4 beds
4.5 baths
$19,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Irvine
102 Orchid Ter, Irvine, CA 92618
4 beds
4.5 baths
$18,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,731–$5,156
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,749–$3,979
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,749–$3,979
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
21 California Ave, Irvine, CA 92612
1 bed
1 bath
$2,505–$3,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,731–$5,156
Price drop
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
2777 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$4,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,731–$5,156
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,663–$3,519
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 $4,600 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Irvine?
Average rent prices in Irvine have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Irvine rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Irvine is 136% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,650 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Irvine?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine are Oak Creek ($3,300/mo), Irvine Business Complex ($3,330/mo), and Woodbridge ($4,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Irvine?
To comfortably afford rent in Irvine, you'd need to earn approximately $184,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Irvine?
Irvine's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,700 monthly. These figures reflect Orange County's competitive rental landscape, with two-bedroom apartments representing 22% of available inventory compared to 14% for one-bedroom units.
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).