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Rental Market Trends in Huntington Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Huntington Beach, CA?

$2,459/month

Average Rent

702 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $2,459 per month. This is 51% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Huntington Beach one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Huntington Beach, you can expect to pay about $2,214 per month for a studio, $2,459 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,873 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,469 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,214/month
527 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,459/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,873/month
969 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,469/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,076/month
1,095 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,250/month
1,590 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,514/month
2,421 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,066/month
623 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,376/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,570/month
1,977 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,430/month
1,641 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,173/month
1,516 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Huntington Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $37 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Huntington Beach, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Huntington Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntington Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Oak View, Goldenwest and Garfield are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntington Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oak View
$2,373/month
711 Sq Ft
Goldenwest
$2,532/month
765 Sq Ft
Garfield
$3,229/month
768 Sq Ft
Five Points
$3,265/month
774 Sq Ft
Surf City Beach Cottages
$3,733/month
771 Sq Ft
Pacific City
$3,803/month
779 Sq Ft
Downtown Huntington Beach
$3,876/month
785 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntington Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Huntington Beach, Pacific City and Surf City Beach Cottages are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntington Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Huntington Beach
$3,876/month
785 Sq Ft
Pacific City
$3,803/month
779 Sq Ft
Surf City Beach Cottages
$3,733/month
771 Sq Ft
Five Points
$3,265/month
774 Sq Ft
Garfield
$3,229/month
768 Sq Ft
Goldenwest
$2,532/month
765 Sq Ft
Oak View
$2,373/month
711 Sq Ft

Which Huntington Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Huntington Beach with the most apartments available are Garfield, Five Points and Goldenwest .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Garfield
$3,229/month
768 Sq Ft
Five Points
$3,265/month
774 Sq Ft
Goldenwest
$2,532/month
765 Sq Ft
Downtown Huntington Beach
$3,876/month
785 Sq Ft
Pacific City
$3,803/month
779 Sq Ft
Surf City Beach Cottages
$3,733/month
771 Sq Ft
Oak View
$2,373/month
711 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Huntington Beach, CA?

Because the average rent in Huntington Beach is $2,459, you’ll want to make about $8,196 per month or $98,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Huntington Beach, CA

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Apartment Averages

Oak View

Huntington Beach, CA

Downtown Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, CA

Studio
$1,995/month
$1,084/month
One Bedroom
$2,251/month
$2,047/month
Two Bedroom
$2,499/month
$2,298/month
Three Bedroom
$2,525/month
$3,162/month
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Apartment communities in Huntington Beach we think you'll love

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Ocean Breeze Villas

6401 Warner Ave,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

$2,451 - $4,810

Studio - 3 Beds

Surf House Apartments

Surf House Apartments

7701 Warner Ave,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

$2,415 - $2,685

1 Bed

Huntington Vista

Huntington Vista

21551 Brookhurst St,
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

$2,082 - $3,487

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Huntington Beach, CA

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Village Investments
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  • 3,879

    Units

  • 21

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5 Communities in Huntington Beach
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  • 3,433

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  • 947,908

    Units

  • 872

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4 Communities in Huntington Beach
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UDR
  • 169

    Communities

  • 58,237

    Units

  • 85

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4 Communities in Huntington Beach
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Advanced Management Company
  • 63

    Communities

  • 11,665

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

4 Communities in Huntington Beach
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The REMM Group
  • 34

    Communities

  • 4,212

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

4 Communities in Huntington Beach
Dunbar Real Estate Investment Management
Dunbar Real Estate Investment Management
  • 15

    Communities

  • 420

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Huntington Beach
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  • 114,885

    Units

  • 206

    Cities

2 Communities in Huntington Beach
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2 Communities in Huntington Beach

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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