Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Malibu, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Malibu

$10,500/mo

decreased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Malibu is $10,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 453% above the national average rent, or $8,600 more per month.

$5.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Malibu

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Malibu rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Malibu, CA

Average rent prices in Malibu have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 36% 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 Malibu, CA

Rent prices in Malibu vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Malibu is $3,189, whereas a house costs $14,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Malibu run $2,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

9%

48%

1 bedroom

$2,570

30%

64%

2 bedroom

$4,150

15%

30%

3 bedroom

$9,000

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$18,497

15%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,570

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

64%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$18,497

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

39%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Malibu, 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 Malibu, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Malibu and Agoura Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Malibu

Median rent price$10,500
increased by453%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,722
increased by96%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malibu, CA is 182% higher than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Malibu, CA

18000 Coastline Dr #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Malibu

2 beds

2 baths

$5,495

3065 S Foose Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Malibu

28270 Rey De Copas Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Malibu

28216 Rey De Copas Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Malibu

28216 Rey De Copas Ln, Malibu, CA 90265

3 beds

2.5 baths

$6,900

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Frequently asked questions for Malibu, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Malibu rental market.

How much is rent in Malibu?

The average rent in Malibu is $10,500 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Malibu?

Average rent prices in Malibu have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.

How does Malibu rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Malibu is 453% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $8,600 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Malibu?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu are Trancas Canyon ($4,195/mo), Serra Retreat ($4,295/mo), and Malibu Park ($4,650/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Malibu?

To comfortably afford rent in Malibu, you'd need to earn approximately $420,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Malibu?

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Malibu, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition compared to other months. May sees the highest rents with approximately a 35% difference between peak and low seasons.

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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