Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Manhattan Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Manhattan Beach rent stands today
Manhattan Beach, CA rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $7,900/month. Renters today are paying $836 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Manhattan Beach rent is 305.1% above the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest coastal markets for renters. The city has a limited total rental inventory of 65 units, reflecting a highly competitive market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Manhattan Beach rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms $3,100/month, and 2-bedrooms $4,198/month, with 3-bedrooms at $7,975/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $19,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Hill Section rents fell 71.0% year over year to $5,100/month across 20 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.3% rise. Eastside Manhattan Beach and Tree Section also saw large declines of 52.7% and 37.5%, respectively, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Manhattan Beach
$7,900/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Manhattan Beach is $7,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 305% above the national average rent, or $5,950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manhattan Beach
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Manhattan Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Manhattan Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $3,450, whereas a house costs $10,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan Beach run $3,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 2% |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $3,100 | 5% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,197 | 26% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $7,975 | 11% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $19,000 | 13% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Eastside Manhattan Beach | $3,500 | |
Hill Section | $5,100 | |
Manhattan Village | $4,400 | |
Sand Section | $9,499 | |
Tree Section | $7,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,450 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,000 | 31% | No Change | |
Houses | $10,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,260 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,197
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,975
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$19,000
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
Sand Section
Average rent
$9,499
Eastside Manhattan Beach
Average rent
$3,500
Tree Section
Average rent
$7,500
Hill Section
Average rent
$5,100
Manhattan Village
Average rent
$4,400
Apartments
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
31%
Houses
Average rent
$10,500
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
5%
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
305%higher than the national median
125%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA is 80% higher than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,395
10%$2,650
5%$2,752
4%$3,000
1%$2,250
7%$1,850
4%$4,947
25%$2,972
4%$2,615
3%$3,500
1%$3,500
14%$3,118
2%Discover rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA
4d ago
Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sand Section apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach
129 38th Pl #B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1160 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Sand Section house for rent in Manhattan Beach
121 16th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
4 beds
4.5 baths
$45,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Tree Section house for rent in Manhattan Beach
558 31st St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
5 beds
5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sand Section house for rent in Manhattan Beach
4 beds
5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
Available Mar 25
5d+ ago
Sand Section apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach
4 beds
4 baths
$28,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 4
7h ago
Tree Section apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach
621 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
715 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
2 beds
2 baths
$3,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Sand Section house for rent in Manhattan Beach
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
2d ago
213 Moonstone Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
2 beds
2 baths
$5,300
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 10
5d+ ago
1401 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
13h ago
221 39th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$3,400
Apartment for rent
11h ago
715 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
2 beds
2 baths
$3,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tree Section house for rent in Manhattan Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
13h ago
221 39th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$3,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1160 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tree Section house for rent in Manhattan Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
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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 $7,900 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manhattan Beach?
Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Manhattan Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manhattan Beach is 305% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,950 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manhattan Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach are Eastside Manhattan Beach ($3,500/mo), Manhattan Village ($4,400/mo), and Hill Section ($5,100/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 $316,000/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?
Manhattan Beach's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $5,200 monthly. These figures reflect the premium coastal location and strong demand in this South Bay community.
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).