Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Manhattan Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Manhattan Beach

$8,200/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manhattan Beach is $8,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 326% above the national average rent, or $6,275 more per month.

$4.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manhattan Beach

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Manhattan Beach rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Manhattan Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $3,500, whereas a house costs $11,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan Beach run $2,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

8%

30%

1 bedroom

$2,572

3%

22%

2 bedroom

$4,795

28%

4%

3 bedroom

$8,000

26%

5%

4 bedroom

$15,875

6%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,572

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,795

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,875

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

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$8,200
increased by326%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,500
increased by134%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA is 82% higher than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA

1810 12th Street #2X1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

1741 2nd St #1745 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,300

$3,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 2

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 12

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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 $8,200 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manhattan Beach?

Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Manhattan Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manhattan Beach is 326% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,275 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 ($3,622/mo), and Tree Section ($6,200/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 $328,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan Beach average around $3,150/month and 2-bedrooms approximately $4,450/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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