Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Northwood, Irvine, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Northwood

$5,100/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northwood is $5,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 168% above the national average rent, or $3,200 more per month.

$3.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northwood

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northwood rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Northwood, Irvine, CA

Average rent prices in Northwood have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Northwood, Irvine, CA

Rent prices in Northwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northwood is $2,955, whereas a house costs $5,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Northwood run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

6%

34%

1 bedroom

$1,500

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,400

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,600

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,600

6%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwood, 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 Northwood, Irvine, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Northwood and Irvine Spectrum by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northwood

Median rent price$5,100
increased by168%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,850
increased by208%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northwood, Irvine, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CA.

Discover rentals in Northwood, Irvine, CA

2 Monroe - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwood condo for rent in Irvine

2 beds

2 baths

$3,350

7 Calabria - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwood house for rent in Irvine

2 beds

2 baths

$4,200

$3,700

Price drop

9 Tory - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwood apartment for rent in Irvine

3 beds

2 baths

$4,800

130 Cartier Aisle - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwood house for rent in Irvine

Cartier Cove Haven

130 Cartier Aisle, Irvine, CA 92620

3 beds

3 baths

$5,400

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Frequently asked questions for Northwood, Irvine, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northwood rental market.

How much is rent in Northwood?

The average rent in Northwood is $5,100 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northwood?

Average rent prices in Northwood have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Northwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northwood is 168% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Northwood, you'd need to earn approximately $204,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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