Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Malibu, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Malibu, CA rent fell 56.5% year over year, with a current median of $8,499/month. Renters today are paying $13,849 less per month on average than last year, a major cooldown from the peak of $30,000/month in early 2025.
Vs. national rents
Malibu rents run 335.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the most expensive markets in the country despite the recent decline. The market features a small inventory of 58 total rentals, emphasizing its exclusivity.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,265/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,500/month, 2-bedrooms for $5,700/month, 3-bedrooms for $9,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach a median of $20,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available in Malibu's rental market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Winding Way De Butts Terrace saw rents fall 84.8% year over year to $6,450/month, while Point Dume declined 73.5% to $9,800/month. These large declines contrast with Paradise Cove, which rose 13.3% to $7,500/month, showing significant variation within Malibu's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Malibu
$8,499/mo
56%vs previous year
The average rent in Malibu is $8,499 per month as of May 2026. This is 336% above the national average rent, or $6,549 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malibu
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Malibu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Malibu, CA
Average rent prices in Malibu have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 56% 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 $2,950, whereas a house costs $10,890. 1-bedroom apartments in Malibu run $5,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,265 | 1% | 37% | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 |  42% | 54% | |
2 bedroom | $5,700 | 1% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $9,000 | 4% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | 1% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Malibu Country Estates | $5,950 | |
Malibu Park | $7,200 | |
Paradise Cove | $7,500 | |
Point Dume | $9,800 | |
Ramirez Canyon | $4,500 | |
Serra Retreat | $6,695 | |
Sycamore Park | $5,400 | |
Trancas Canyon | $7,250 | |
Winding Way De Butts Terrace | $6,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $10,890 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,265
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
42%
Last year
54%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
34%
Point Dume
Average rent
$9,800
Malibu Park
Average rent
$7,200
Winding Way De Butts Terrace
Average rent
$6,450
Trancas Canyon
Average rent
$7,250
Sycamore Park
Average rent
$5,400
Malibu Country Estates
Average rent
$5,950
Ramirez Canyon
Average rent
$4,500
Paradise Cove
Average rent
$7,500
Serra Retreat
Average rent
$6,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$10,890
Last 30 days
6%
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
336%higher than the national median
102%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malibu, CA is 115% higher than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$3,678
60%$5,775
14%$3,400
6%$3,600
22%$3,600
2%$2,250
4%$3,500
12%$3,404
56%$3,250
5%$5,000
10%$6,297
7%Discover rentals in Malibu, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
3709 Las Flores Canyon Rd #D, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$4,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$4,898
Condo for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Malibu
23901 Civic Center Way #125, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
2d ago
Winding Way-De Butts Terrace house for rent in Malibu
5 beds
7 baths
$65,000
House for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Malibu
31654 Broad Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
4 beds
3.5 baths
$39,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Malibu
4 beds
5 baths
$39,500
House for rent
Available Mar 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Malibu
31500 Victoria Point Rd #NA, Malibu, CA 90265
4 beds
4.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
28320 Rey De Copas Ln, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,400
House for rent
Available Mar 27
3d ago
Trancas Canyon condo for rent in Malibu
6208 Tapia Dr #A, Malibu, CA 90265
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,140
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
6453 Sycamore Meadows Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
1 bed
1 bath
$5,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Point Dume house for rent in Malibu
29500 Heathercliff Rd #NA, Malibu, CA 90265
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
28320 Rey De Copas Ln, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,400
House for rent
Available Mar 27
3d ago
Trancas Canyon condo for rent in Malibu
6208 Tapia Dr #A, Malibu, CA 90265
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,140
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Point Dume house for rent in Malibu
7161 Grasswood Ave, Malibu, CA 90265
5 beds
3 baths
$19,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Point Dume townhouse for rent in Malibu
6787 Las Olas Way #6787, Malibu, CA 90265
3 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
28320 Rey De Copas Ln, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,400
House for rent
Available Mar 27
1d ago
House for rent in Malibu
3 beds
2 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available May 13
2d ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
4 beds
3 baths
$16,500
Condo for rent
Available May 12
2d ago
House for rent in Malibu
4 beds
2 baths
$18,500
House for rent
Available May 12
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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 $8,499 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malibu?
Average rent prices in Malibu have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 56% since last year.
How does Malibu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malibu is 336% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,549 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Malibu?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu are Ramirez Canyon ($4,500/mo), Sycamore Park ($5,400/mo), and Malibu Country Estates ($5,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Malibu?
To comfortably afford rent in Malibu, you'd need to earn approximately $340,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Malibu?
Malibu's coastal rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $5,900 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $6,600 monthly. These figures reflect the premium pricing typical of California's beachside communities, with two-bedroom apartments representing the largest share of available inventory at 20% of the market.
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).