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Rental Market Trends in Irvine, CA

What is the average rent in Irvine, CA?

$3,006/month

Average Rent

786 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Irvine, CA is $3,006 per month. This is 84% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $2,703 per month for a studio, $3,006 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,666 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,919 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,703/month
635 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,006/month
786 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,666/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,919/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,082/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,779/month
1,693 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,494/month
2,464 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,845/month
772 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,725/month
1,201 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,883/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,697/month
1,765 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,923/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,488/month
1,695 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,325/month
2,344 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Irvine, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $76 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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Rent Ranges in Irvine, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Irvine, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine?

Based on current rent prices, Northwood, Walnut Square and El Camino Real are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwood
$2,589/month
711 Sq Ft
Walnut Square
$2,589/month
711 Sq Ft
El Camino Real
$2,612/month
731 Sq Ft
Parkside
$2,612/month
749 Sq Ft
University Park
$2,638/month
759 Sq Ft
Terrace
$2,638/month
759 Sq Ft
Walnut
$2,642/month
730 Sq Ft
Kelsey Lane
$2,678/month
666 Sq Ft
Autum Glen
$2,678/month
666 Sq Ft
Rancho San Joaquin
$2,734/month
753 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Irvine?

Based on current rent prices, Turtle Ridge, University Hills and San Joaquin Marsh are the most expensive neighborhoods in Irvine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Turtle Ridge
$3,513/month
753 Sq Ft
University Hills
$3,513/month
753 Sq Ft
San Joaquin Marsh
$3,266/month
810 Sq Ft
Irvine Business Complex
$3,249/month
763 Sq Ft
Marquee at Park Place
$3,165/month
737 Sq Ft
Portola Court
$3,135/month
785 Sq Ft
Irvine Spectrum
$3,018/month
787 Sq Ft
Orchard Hills
$3,010/month
847 Sq Ft
Northpark of Santa Venetia
$3,010/month
847 Sq Ft
Mendocino North
$3,010/month
847 Sq Ft

Which Irvine neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Irvine with the most apartments available are Irvine Business Complex, Irvine Spectrum and Woodbury .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Irvine Business Complex
$3,249/month
763 Sq Ft
Irvine Spectrum
$3,018/month
787 Sq Ft
Woodbury
$2,837/month
748 Sq Ft
Lower Peters Canyon
$2,983/month
783 Sq Ft
San Joaquin Marsh
$3,266/month
810 Sq Ft
Northpark Square
$2,855/month
777 Sq Ft
Woodbridge
$2,868/month
776 Sq Ft
Westpark
$2,871/month
773 Sq Ft
Laurel at Cypress Village
$2,871/month
725 Sq Ft
Bella Rosa
$2,825/month
744 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Irvine is $3,006, you’ll want to make about $10,020 per month or $120,240 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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Apartment Averages

Northwood

Irvine, CA

Turtle Ridge

Irvine, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$2,601/month
$3,461/month
Two Bedroom
$2,955/month
$4,367/month
Three Bedroom
$3,948/month
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$3,270 - $4,845

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Irvine, CA 92614

$2,995 - $7,190

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1100 Perlita,
Irvine, CA 92618

$2,890 - $6,000

Studio - 2 Beds

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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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