Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Newport Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Newport Beach, CA rent fell 25.9% year over year, with a current median of $6,295/month. Renters today are paying $3,544 less per month on average than last year, showing a cooldown in this high-end market.
Vs. national rents
Newport Beach is 231.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a premium coastal metro with a small total rental inventory of 78 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Newport Beach sit around $2,095/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,584/month, and 2-bedrooms at $4,995/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $7,900/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $14,995/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in this market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Linda Isle rents fell 87.8% year over year to $4,270/month across 23 rentals. This decline far exceeds the citywide drop of 25.9%, marking a notable local cooldown within Newport Beach.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport Beach
$6,295/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Newport Beach is $6,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 231% above the national average rent, or $4,395 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport Beach
78
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newport Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newport Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Newport Beach have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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
Newport Beach, CA
Rent prices in Newport Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newport Beach is $4,300, whereas a house costs $8,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport Beach run $2,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,095 |  2% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $2,584 | 2% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $4,995 | No Change | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $7,900 | 4% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $14,995 | 5% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Island | $7,472 | |
Balboa Peninsula Point | $10,000 | |
Bayside | $6,000 | |
Bayview | $3,095 | |
Big Canyon | $9,275 | |
Central Newport Beach | $5,200 | |
Cliff Haven | $4,995 | |
Newport Shores | $3,075 | |
Pelican Hill | $4,872 | |
West Newport Beach | $5,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $5,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $8,795 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,027 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,584
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
Balboa Peninsula Point
Average rent
$10,000
West Newport Beach
Average rent
$5,650
Central Newport Beach
Average rent
$5,200
Balboa Island
Average rent
$7,472
Cliff Haven
Average rent
$4,995
Bayside
Average rent
$6,000
Big Canyon
Average rent
$9,275
Pelican Hill
Average rent
$4,872
Bayview
Average rent
$3,095
Newport Shores
Average rent
$3,075
Apartments
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$8,795
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,027
The table above reflects average rent prices in Newport 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 Newport Beach, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Newport Beach and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.
Newport Beach
231%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport Beach, CA is 157% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
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$2,450
7%$2,330
11%$2,995
12%$2,550
3%$2,550
2%$3,150
5%$4,500
11%$1,995
6%$3,013
4%$3,848
4%$2,689
6%$2,850
4%Discover rentals in Newport Beach, CA
3d ago
Verified
1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1691 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Newport Beach
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newport Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Balboa Peninsula Point house for rent in Newport Beach
5 beds
5.5 baths
$39,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pelican Hill house for rent in Newport Beach
21 Via Palladio #NA, Newport Beach, CA 92657
5 beds
6 baths
$39,000
House for rent
Available Dec 18
5d+ ago
Balboa Peninsula Point house for rent in Newport Beach
900 E Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92661
4 beds
4.5 baths
$37,500
$36,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Balboa Peninsula Point house for rent in Newport Beach
1514 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
4 beds
5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
Available Aug 31
3d ago
Verified
919 Bayside Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
2 baths
$6,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
48 1/2 Pine Valley Ln, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
2 baths
$4,599–$5,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,095
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Newport Beach
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
48 1/2 Pine Valley Ln, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
2 baths
$4,599–$5,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
919 Bayside Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
2 baths
$6,295
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1728 Bedford Ln, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
1 bath
$3,795–$3,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
919 Bayside Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
2 baths
$6,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
48 1/2 Pine Valley Ln, Newport Beach, CA 92660
2 beds
2 baths
$4,599–$5,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
301 Lugonia St, Newport Beach, CA 92663
2 beds
2 baths
$5,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Newport Beach, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Newport Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Newport Beach?
The average rent in Newport Beach is $6,295 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport Beach?
Average rent prices in Newport Beach have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.
How does Newport Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport Beach is 231% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,395 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newport Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newport Beach are Newport Shores ($3,075/mo), Bayview ($3,095/mo), and Pelican Hill ($4,872/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newport Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Newport Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $252,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newport Beach?
February offers the best rental deals in Newport Beach, with the lowest rents of the year running about 16% below August peak pricing. December also provides good opportunities with the least competition, while June and May see the highest demand relative to available inventory.
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).