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

Avg Rent

$3,145

Population

92,060

Renter Mix

47% Rent

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

Demographics

Median Household Income

$152,350

Average: $177,557

Education

51,484

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

48,508

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

18%

Over 65

26%

Housing Distribution

Newport Beach has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Newport Beach, CA is $2,154 for a studio, $3,148 for one bedroom, $4,030 for two bedrooms, and $5,646 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport Beach has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,148/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$23,194/month
2,923 Sq Ft
Condo
$8,208/month
1,439 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,315/month
1,327 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Newport Beach, CA

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Mariners Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

573 Students

Newport Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

Harbor View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

344 Students

Newport Coast Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

429 Students

Eastbluff Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

364 Students

Horace Ensign Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

875 Students

Corona del Mar High

Public

Grades 6-12

2,106 Students

Newport Harbor High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,084 Students

Corona del Mar High

Public

Grades 6-12

2,106 Students

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.