Average Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Manhattan Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have increased by 31% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $3,300, whereas a house costs $14,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan Beach run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,700.


Studio	$2,650	13%	17%
1 bedroom	$2,750	1%	23%
2 bedroom	$4,275	7%	5%
3 bedroom	$9,090	13%	No Change
4 bedroom	$18,850	13%	4%

		Listings
Eastside Manhattan Beach	$3,500
Hill Section	$5,750
Manhattan Village	$3,300
Sand Section	$10,975
Tree Section	$9,700


Apartments	$3,300	20%	No Change
Condos	$4,400	10%	5%
Houses	$14,000	7%	No Change
Rooms	$1,537	8%	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,275

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,090

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$18,850

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

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$7,250

272%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,390

125%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA is 65% higher than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Discover rentals in Manhattan Beach, CA

3d ago

7.9

Very good

j1818

1818 1818 - 1820 12th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

2 beds

1 bath

$2,475

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1426 Manhattan Bch Blvd

1426 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1741 2nd Street

1741 2nd St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250–$3,700

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach house for rent in Manhattan Beach

Single Family Residence - Manhattan Beach, CA

313 S Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

House for rent

1311 Manhattan Beach Blvd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach townhouse for rent in Manhattan Beach

1311 Manhattan Beach Blvd #3, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,650

$3,500

Price drop

House for rent

1440 Manhattan Beach Blvd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside Manhattan Beach apartment for rent in Manhattan Beach

Apartment - Manhattan Beach, CA

1440 Manhattan Beach Blvd #D, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

3 beds

2 baths

$3,700

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Sand Section house for rent in Manhattan Beach

Single Family Residence - Manhattan Beach, CA

116 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

2 beds

1 bath

$4,500

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 $7,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manhattan Beach?

Average rent prices in Manhattan Beach have increased by 31% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Manhattan Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manhattan Beach is 272% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,300 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Manhattan Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach are Manhattan Village ($3,300/mo), Eastside Manhattan Beach ($3,500/mo), and Hill Section ($5,750/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 $290,000/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).

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