Newport Beach

Shopping along Balboa Island’s Marine Avenue
A sign along the bay welcomes visitors to Balboa Island
Cliffs along the ocean

Newport Beach, CA Area Guide

The ultimate backyard of sand and surf

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Newport Beach, set along the California coast, combines coastal living with a relaxed beach atmosphere. The city's harbor, one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the West Coast, houses approximately 9,000 vessels. One-bedroom apartments average $3,108 per month, while two-bedroom units average $4,013. Notable areas include Newport Coast, Balboa Island with its waterfront properties, and Corona del Mar.

The city offers abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve welcomes visitors with walking trails and wildlife viewing, while Crystal Cove State Park features coastal hiking paths and marine life exploration. Fashion Island stands as the area's primary shopping center, and the historic Balboa Pavilion, dating to 1906, represents the city's maritime history. The Balboa Peninsula's eastern tip, known as The Wedge, attracts visitors to watch its powerful waves. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, established in 1908, remains a cherished December tradition that illuminates the harbor.

Explore the City

Shopping along Balboa Island’s Marine Avenue

A sign along the bay welcomes visitors to Balboa Island

Cliffs along the ocean

The Crystal Cove Shopping Center is an attractive destination

Stores include grocers like Bristol Farms

Evening in Newport Beach

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Newport Beach, CA is $2,179 for a studio, $3,167 for one bedroom, $4,008 for two bedrooms, and $5,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport Beach has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,167/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$22,767/month
2,958 Sq Ft
Condo
$7,244/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,744/month
1,354 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newport Beach, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

72 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

34 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

66 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Harbor View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Newport Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Mariners Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Eastbluff Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Newport Coast Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Horace Ensign Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

Corona del Mar High

Public

Grades 6-12

Newport Harbor High

Public

Grades 9-12

Corona del Mar High

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sherman Library and Gardens
  • Buck Gully
  • Corona Del Mar State Beach
  • ExplorOcean
  • Castaways Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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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.