Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Malibu, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Malibu, CA rent fell 46.6% year over year, with a current median of $9,498/month. Renters today are paying $14,284 less per month on average than last year, a large cooldown from the peak in early 2025.
Vs. national rents
Malibu rents are 387.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the most expensive markets in the country despite the recent decline.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Malibu rent for about $2,232/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,865/month, 2-bedrooms for $5,772/month, 3-bedrooms for $9,992/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $18,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Winding Way De Butts Terrace rents fell 86.6% year over year to $6,695/month, with Point Dume and Malibu Park also seeing declines over 70%. These drops contrast with the citywide 46.6% decline, marking a strong local cooldown in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Malibu
$9,498/mo
47%vs previous year
The average rent in Malibu is $9,498 per month as of June 2026. This is 387% above the national average rent, or $7,548 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malibu
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Malibu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Malibu, CA
Average rent prices in Malibu have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 47% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $11,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Malibu run $5,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,452.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,232 |  6% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,865 | 3% | 43% | |
2 bedroom | $5,772 | 1% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $9,992 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $18,000 | 1% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Malibu Country Estates | $6,200 | |
Malibu Park | $6,250 | |
Paradise Cove | $4,900 | |
Point Dume | $7,400 | |
Ramirez Canyon | $5,400 | |
Serra Retreat | $5,500 | |
Sycamore Park | $5,395 | |
Trancas Canyon | $4,800 | |
Winding Way De Butts Terrace | $6,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,495 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $11,897 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,232
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,865
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
43%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,772
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,992
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$18,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
43%
Point Dume
Average rent
$7,400
Malibu Park
Average rent
$6,250
Winding Way De Butts Terrace
Average rent
$6,695
Sycamore Park
Average rent
$5,395
Trancas Canyon
Average rent
$4,800
Malibu Country Estates
Average rent
$6,200
Serra Retreat
Average rent
$5,500
Paradise Cove
Average rent
$4,900
Ramirez Canyon
Average rent
$5,400
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$11,897
Last 30 days
No Change
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
387%higher than the national median
98%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malibu, CA is 146% higher than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.
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17%$4,240
18%$3,545
3%$8,000
1%$6,500
15%Discover rentals in Malibu, CA
5h ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
3709 Las Flores Canyon Rd #D, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
23901 Civic Center Way #353, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$4,898
Condo for rent
Available Apr 30
2d ago
Malibu Park house for rent in Malibu
5 beds
8 baths
$55,000
House for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Malibu
31654 Broad Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
4 beds
3.5 baths
$39,950
House for rent
2d 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
2d ago
House for rent in Malibu
Studio
1 bath
$2,990
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
18065 Coastline Dr #4, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Malibu
23963 De Ville Way #11, Malibu, CA 90265
3 beds
3 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Malibu
4 beds
4 baths
$16,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
18101 Coastline Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
3 baths
$8,895
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
House for rent in Malibu
Studio
1 bath
$2,990
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
18147 Coastline Dr #5, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
1.5 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
23901 Civic Center Way #262, Malibu, CA 90265
2 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$4,900
Condo for rent
Available May 30
2d ago
House for rent in Malibu
2 beds
2 baths
$5,745
House for rent
Available Apr 30
2d ago
House for rent in Malibu
3 beds
2 baths
$10,850
House for rent
Available Jun 3
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Malibu
23901 Civic Center Way #109, Malibu, CA 90265
3 beds
1 bath
$6,500
$5,995
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House for rent
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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 $9,498 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malibu?
Average rent prices in Malibu have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 47% since last year.
How does Malibu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malibu is 387% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,548 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Malibu?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu are Trancas Canyon ($4,800/mo), Paradise Cove ($4,900/mo), and Sycamore Park ($5,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Malibu?
To comfortably afford rent in Malibu, you'd need to earn approximately $380,000/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).