20656 Pacific Coast Hwy
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Malibu, CA 90265
$4,400 - $4,600
1 Bed
Stretching from the world-famous Getty Villa museum on the east end to Pepperdine University on the west, Eastern Malibu lives up to all the expectations raised by years of TV shows and movies. Most residents live in a narrow strip running on either side of the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, which serves as the city's main thoroughfare. While housing tends to be pricey in Malibu, especially for beachfront or ocean view residences, more affordable apartments cluster toward the center of town, where residents and visitors also head for shopping and dining options.
The heart of Malibu resides in its miles of spectacular beaches, with surfers heading for famous surf breaks off Zuma Beach and tidepool fans clustering around Big Rock Beach. A hidden gem is Paradise Cove, where locals lounge on Adirondack chairs under umbrellas, enjoying the sand as they sip drinks from the Paradise Beach Cafe and watch pelicans at play.
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Eastern Malibu is $2,296 for a studio, $4,085 for one bedroom, $5,525 for two bedrooms, and $8,298 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastern Malibu has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Studio
376 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,296/month
Average Rent
1 BR
660 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,085/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,064 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$5,525/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,275 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$8,298/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.