Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Tustin, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Tustin

$2,850/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tustin is $2,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tustin

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tustin rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Tustin, CA

Average rent prices in Tustin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Tustin, CA

Rent prices in Tustin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tustin is $2,500, whereas a house costs $4,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Tustin run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$2,526

3%

24%

1 bedroom

$2,165

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,825

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,375

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,900

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,526

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,165

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,375

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tustin, 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 Tustin, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tustin and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tustin

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,440
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tustin, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

Discover rentals in Tustin, CA

0 Mitchell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Tustin

Courtyard Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

Courtyard Gardens Apartments

15731 Pasadena Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

1192 Mitchell Ave #70 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Avalon Townhomes  OPEN HOUSE  SATURDAY 11/15/2025 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Avalon Townhomes OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 11/15/2025

14382 Red Hill Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,695

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Frequently asked questions for Tustin, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Tustin rental market.

How much is rent in Tustin?

The average rent in Tustin is $2,850 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tustin?

Average rent prices in Tustin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Tustin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tustin is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tustin?

February offers the best rental deals in Tustin, with rents running about 9% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year. November is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while April tends to be the most competitive with higher demand.

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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