Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Newport Beach, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Newport Beach rent stands today

    Newport Beach, CA rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $7,998/month. Month over month, rent cooled 5.3%, a pullback from the recent peak of $10,000/month two months ago.

  • Vs. national rents

    Newport Beach runs roughly 4.1× the $1,950/month national median, with a total of 164 rentals available. This positions the city as a high-cost market relative to the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Newport Beach rent for $2,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,945/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,940/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $8,000/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $16,700/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Linda Isle rents fell 91.8% year over year to $4,900/month across 14 rentals, a decline compared to the broadly flat citywide market. Far West Newport and Pelican Hill also saw large drops of 87.1% and 69.9%, respectively, marking localized cooldowns within Newport Beach.

Median rent

Median rent in Newport Beach

$7,998/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newport Beach is $7,998 per month as of June 2026. This is 310% above the national average rent, or $6,048 more per month.

$3.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newport Beach

164

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newport 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 Newport Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Newport Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $3,995, whereas a house costs $12,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport Beach run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,795.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

4%

35%

1 bedroom

$2,945

9%

22%

2 bedroom

$4,939

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$8,000

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$16,700

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,945

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,939

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$16,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$7,998
increased by310%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newport Beach, CA is 208% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

Discover rentals in Newport Beach, CA

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

8.8

Very good

Vercanta Newport Beach

1561 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

1 bed

1 bath

$2,551–$8,441

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Newport Bay Terrace

1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,595–$3,095

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20h ago

8.8

Very good

Newport Seacrest Apartments

843 W 15th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,810–$3,100

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 $7,998 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newport Beach?

Average rent prices in Newport Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Newport Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newport Beach is 310% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,048 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newport Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newport Beach are Newport Heights ($6,000/mo), Central Newport Beach ($6,600/mo), and West Newport Beach ($6,695/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 $320,000/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?

Newport Beach's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,100 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $5,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current Orange County coastal market, with 2-bedrooms representing 26% of available listings compared to 9% for 1-bedroom apartments.

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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