Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
University of California Irvine, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Tustin

$3,395/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tustin is $3,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,495 more per month.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tustin

418

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tustin rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of California Irvine, CA

Average rent prices in Tustin have increased by 16% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of California Irvine, CA

Rent prices in Tustin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tustin is $2,960, whereas a house costs $5,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Tustin run $2,517 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,370

-

12%

1 bedroom

$2,495

-

1%

2 bedroom

$3,505

-

9%

3 bedroom

$5,000

-

12%

4 bedroom

$7,500

-

51%

Studio

Average rent

$2,370

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,505

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last year

51%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of California Irvine, 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.

Discover rentals in University of California Irvine, CA

Alegre - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

Alegre

3100 Visions, Irvine, CA 92620

2 beds

2 baths

$1,019

0 Mitchell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Tustin

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

2 Redhawk - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5d+ ago

Woodbridge condo for rent in Irvine

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

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Frequently asked questions for University of California Irvine, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Tustin rental market.

How much is rent in Tustin?

The average rent in Tustin is $3,395 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tustin?

Average rent prices in Tustin have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Tustin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tustin is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,495 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tustin?

To comfortably afford rent in Tustin, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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