Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Tustin, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tustin, CA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,825/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Tustin runs roughly 1.45× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California markets for renters seeking suburban options.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Tustin sit around $2,495/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,200/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,800/month, 3-bedrooms at $4,450/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $6,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in Tustin

$2,825/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tustin is $2,825 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tustin

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tustin rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 3% 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 $2,475, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Tustin run $2,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,495

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,450

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,000

15%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

2%

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$2,825
increased by45%

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 Tustin, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

Discover rentals in Tustin, CA

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The Ponderosa

2231 E Lenita Ln, Tustin, CA 92705

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,045–$2,700

Apartment for rent

16002 Pasadena Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

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16002 Pasadena Ave

16002 Pasadena Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The Trinidad Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

8.3

Very good

The Trinidad Apartments

15501 Pasadena Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,400–$2,800

Apartment for rent

327 E 2nd St #0 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Tustin

327 E 2nd St #0, Tustin, CA 92780

2 beds

1 bath

$2,475

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,825 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tustin?

Average rent prices in Tustin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Tustin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tustin is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Tustin's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions across Orange County's competitive rental landscape.

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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