Paxton
18750 Delaware St,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
$2,500 - $9,701
Studio - 3 Beds
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.
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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.
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Rent Ranges in Huntington Beach, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
How does Huntington Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Huntington Beach, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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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.