Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Malibu, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Malibu
$8,075/mo
51%vs previous year
The average rent in Malibu is $8,075 per month as of November 2026. This is 325% above the national average rent, or $6,175 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malibu
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 51% 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 $7,447, whereas a house costs $11,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Malibu run $2,640 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,104.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,132 | No Change | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 54% | |
2 bedroom | $6,250 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $11,900 |  32% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $16,500 | No Change | 53% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Malibu Country Estates | $5,800 | |
Malibu Park | $9,000 | |
Paradise Cove | $6,250 | |
Point Dume | $6,450 | |
Ramirez Canyon | $5,600 | |
Serra Retreat | $5,995 | |
Sycamore Park | $5,750 | |
Trancas Canyon | $6,450 | |
Winding Way De Butts Terrace | $5,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $7,447 | 13% | 12% | |
Condos | $5,900 | 8% | 9% | |
Houses | $11,900 | No Change | 46% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,132
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
54%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,250
3 bedroom
Average rent
$11,900
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$16,500
Last year
53%
Point Dume
Average rent
$6,450
Malibu Park
Average rent
$9,000
Trancas Canyon
Average rent
$6,450
Serra Retreat
Average rent
$5,995
Winding Way De Butts Terrace
Average rent
$5,600
Sycamore Park
Average rent
$5,750
Malibu Country Estates
Average rent
$5,800
Ramirez Canyon
Average rent
$5,600
Paradise Cove
Average rent
$6,250
Apartments
Average rent
$7,447
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$11,900
Last year
46%
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
325%higher than the national median
106%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malibu, CA is 106% higher than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.
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$3,917
1%$5,850
60%$6,145
6%$3,340
10%$3,800
12%$3,600
1%$2,100
28%$3,607
15%$3,450
1%$3,300
4%$5,600
9%$6,000
5%Discover rentals in Malibu, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$5,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
6h ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$5,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
18000 Coastline Dr #9, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2 baths
$5,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Malibu
3 beds
2 baths
$6,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Malibu
5 beds
6 baths
$69,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Malibu
5 beds
5 baths
$60,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Malibu
3 beds
3 baths
$60,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
18h ago
Winding Way-De Butts Terrace apartment for rent in Malibu
5 beds
6 baths
$57,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
18000 Coastline Dr #9, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2 baths
$5,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Malibu
3 beds
3 baths
$12,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Malibu
3 beds
4 baths
$30,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Malibu Park house for rent in Malibu
4 beds
3 baths
$13,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
18000 Coastline Dr #9, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2 baths
$5,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
18101 Coastline Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
3 baths
$7,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
15h ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
1 bed
1 bath
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
11770 Pacific Coast Hwy #FF, Malibu, CA 90265
4 beds
2.5 baths
$12,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
18000 Coastline Dr #9, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2 baths
$5,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
6h ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$5,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
15h ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$5,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
15h ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
1 bed
1 bath
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 16
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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 $8,075 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malibu?
Average rent prices in Malibu have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 51% since last year.
How does Malibu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malibu is 325% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,175 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Malibu?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu are Winding Way De Butts Terrace ($5,600/mo), Ramirez Canyon ($5,600/mo), and Sycamore Park ($5,750/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Malibu?
To comfortably afford rent in Malibu, you'd need to earn approximately $323,000/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).