Colonnade at The Market Place
3000 Marketplace,
Irvine, CA 92602
$2,895 - $7,430
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Irvine, CA
What is the average rent in Irvine, CA?
$2,943/month
Average Rent
784 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Irvine, CA is $2,943 per month. This is 81% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Irvine one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Irvine, you can expect to pay about $2,638 per month for a studio, $2,943 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,533 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,337 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Irvine, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $42 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 Irvine, CA
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Above $2,000
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine?
Based on current rent prices, Northwood, Walnut Square and University Town Center are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Irvine?
Based on current rent prices, Turtle Ridge, University Hills and Ivywood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Irvine.
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Which Irvine neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Irvine with the most apartments available are Irvine Business Complex, Irvine Spectrum and Lower Peters Canyon .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Irvine, CA?
Because the average rent in Irvine is $2,943, you’ll want to make about $9,810 per month or $117,720 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 Irvine, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Irvine, 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.
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One Bedroom
$2,527/month
$3,103/month
Two Bedroom
$2,837/month
$3,963/month
Three Bedroom
$3,810/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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.