Average Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Manhattan Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Manhattan Beach, CA

Rent prices in Manhattan Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manhattan Beach is $3,550, whereas a house costs $9,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan Beach run $3,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.


Studio	$2,895	4%	28%
1 bedroom	$3,300	14%	No Change
2 bedroom	$4,875	6%	6%
3 bedroom	$6,850	7%	21%
4 bedroom	$14,000	10%	21%

		Listings
Eastside Manhattan Beach	$4,100
Hill Section	$4,272
Manhattan Village	$3,847
Sand Section	$6,000
Tree Section	$3,700


Apartments	$3,550	10%	No Change
Condos	$3,472	71%	No Change
Houses	$9,995	11%	No Change
Rooms	$547	9%	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,875

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

Last 30 days

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Manhattan Beach, 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 Manhattan Beach, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Manhattan Beach

Median rent price$6,000

216%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,500

137%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,597

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$3,590

$2,875

Discover rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

1d ago

7.7

Very good

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1530 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

2 beds

1 bath

$3,450

1430 Manhattan Beach Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Manhattan Beach With Great Amenities

1430 Manhattan Beach Blvd #1, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

1430 Manhattan Beach Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Manhattan Beach With Great Amenities

1430 Manhattan Beach Blvd #2, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach house for rent in Manhattan Beach

919 N Herrin St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

3 beds

2 baths

$5,500

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach house for rent in Manhattan Beach

1813 N Meadows Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

3 beds

2 baths

$7,450

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Frequently asked questions for Manhattan Beach, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Manhattan Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Manhattan Beach?

The average rent in Manhattan Beach is $6,000 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manhattan Beach?

Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Manhattan Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manhattan Beach is 216% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manhattan Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach are Tree Section ($3,700/mo), Manhattan Village ($3,847/mo), and Eastside Manhattan Beach ($4,100/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Manhattan Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Manhattan Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $240,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Manhattan Beach?

Fall months offer the best rental deals in Manhattan Beach, with October seeing the lowest rents of the year. December shows the least competition with lower demand, while June has the highest rents with a 16.9% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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