Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
27%
Malibu
Malibu, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,771
Population
15,308
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Luxurious coastal city rests where the mountains meet the beach.
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Coastal
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Beachfront
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Stretched along 21 miles of Pacific coastline with the Santa Monica Mountains at its back, Malibu is one of the few places where you can surf in the morning and hike a canyon trail before lunch. Daily life here revolves around the outdoors — from the rolling breaks at Surfrider Beach to the rugged paths winding through Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The Malibu Pier and Malibu Lagoon State Beach anchor the Civic Center area, while spots like Point Dume and El Matador offer a quieter escape from the Pacific Coast Highway buzz. Locals call it "The 'Bu," and that nickname says it all — this is a place with its own rhythm.
Rentals in Malibu range from oceanfront condos along Malibu Road to canyon-tucked homes near Latigo and Corral Canyon. Apartment communities here tend toward smaller, well-appointed buildings rather than high-rises, with many offering direct beach access or sweeping mountain views. Pepperdine University sits within city limits, and the Weisman Museum of Art on campus draws visitors year-round. Whether you're drawn to the blufftop trails of Point Dume or the easy eastward commute toward Santa Monica, Malibu delivers a coastal lifestyle that's hard to replicate anywhere else in Southern California.
Explore the City
Malibu Sport Fishing Pier.
Trancas Canyon Park Playground.
Point Dume State Beach.
Sara Wan Trailhead at Corral Canyon.
Entrance to Solstice Canyon.
View of Pepperdine University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$184,434
Average: $192,940
Education
8,095
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,531
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Malibu has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Malibu, CA is $2,300 for a studio, $3,771 for one bedroom, $4,701 for two bedrooms, and $8,315 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Malibu has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,771/month
543 Sq Ft
House
$37,997/month
3,539 Sq Ft
Condo
$7,113/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Malibu, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
178 Students
Public
Grades K-5
242 Students
Public
Grades K-5
198 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
256 Students
Kilpatrick, Vernon Camp School
Public
Grades 7-12
85 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
387 Students
Kilpatrick, Vernon Camp School
Public
Grades 7-12
85 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Malibu Bluffs Park
- Point Dume State Beach
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach
- Malibu Equestrian Park
- Malibu Creek State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Bob Hope
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.