Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Malibu, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Malibu

$10,000/mo

decreased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Malibu is $10,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 419% above the national average rent, or $8,075 more per month.

$5.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Malibu

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 39% 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 $3,075, whereas a house costs $14,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Malibu run $5,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,995.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

3%

29%

1 bedroom

$2,455

2%

57%

2 bedroom

$7,995

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$6,950

18%

30%

4 bedroom

$20,000

13%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,455

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

57%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$7,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,950

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

35%

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$10,000
increased by419%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,867
increased by101%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malibu, CA is 159% higher than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Malibu, CA

23901 Civic Center Way #109 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Malibu

23901 Civic Center Way #109, Malibu, CA 90265

3 beds

1.5 baths

$5,995

House for rent

2044 Corral Canyon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Malibu

4 beds

4 baths

$9,000

$8,500

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 10

6328 Frondosa Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Trancas Canyon house for rent in Malibu

House for rent

Available Jul 2

10827 Pacific View Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Malibu

House for rent

Available May 18

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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 $10,000 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Malibu?

Average rent prices in Malibu have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 39% since last year.

How does Malibu rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Malibu is 419% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $8,075 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Malibu?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu are Sycamore Park ($3,867/mo), Trancas Canyon ($4,550/mo), and Winding Way De Butts Terrace ($4,885/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Malibu?

To comfortably afford rent in Malibu, you'd need to earn approximately $400,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Malibu average around $5,660/month and two-bedrooms approximately $6,100/month.

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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