Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent in Malibu
$10,500/mo
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.
average price per square foot
Available rentals in Malibu
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Share of Malibu rentals at each price point
Average rent prices in Malibu have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
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% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Malibu Country Estates | $7,995 | |
Malibu Park | $4,650 | |
Paradise Cove | $6,000 | |
Point Dume | $7,995 | |
Ramirez Canyon | $6,900 | |
Serra Retreat | $4,295 | |
Sycamore Park | $6,500 | |
Trancas Canyon | $4,195 | |
Winding Way De Butts Terrace | $6,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,189 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,250 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $14,500 | 21% | No Change |
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%
Point Dume
Average rent
$7,995
Trancas Canyon
Average rent
$4,195
Malibu Park
Average rent
$4,650
Sycamore Park
Average rent
$6,500
Paradise Cove
Average rent
$6,000
Serra Retreat
Average rent
$4,295
Winding Way De Butts Terrace
Average rent
$6,200
Ramirez Canyon
Average rent
$6,900
Malibu Country Estates
Average rent
$7,995
Apartments
Average rent
$3,189
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$14,500
Last 30 days
21%
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.
Compare median rent prices in Malibu and Agoura Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Malibu
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malibu, CA is 182% higher than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.
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Quick answers to common questions about the Malibu rental market.
The average rent in Malibu is $10,500 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Average rent prices in Malibu have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.
Rent in Malibu is 453% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $8,600 more per month.
The most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu are Trancas Canyon ($4,195/mo), Serra Retreat ($4,295/mo), and Malibu Park ($4,650/mo).
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.
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.
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).