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Rental Market Trends in Irvine, CA

What is the average rent in Irvine, CA?

$2,920/month

Average Rent

784 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Irvine, CA is $2,920 per month. This is 78% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,592 per month for a studio, $2,920 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,542 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,345 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,592/month
575 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,920/month
784 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,542/month
1,097 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,345/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,357/month
844 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,469/month
783 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,982/month
1,556 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,108/month
3,163 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,797/month
925 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,871/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,133/month
1,740 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,950/month
2,356 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,016/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,985/month
1,772 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,177/month
1,886 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Irvine, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $11 less 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
Last Updated April 2026
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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine?

Based on current rent prices, Northwood, University Town Center and Portola Court are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwood
$2,873/month
803 Sq Ft
University Town Center
$2,994/month
699 Sq Ft
Portola Court
$3,000/month
734 Sq Ft
Walnut Square
$3,012/month
742 Sq Ft
Autum Glen
$3,027/month
683 Sq Ft
Kelsey Lane
$3,051/month
676 Sq Ft
El Camino Real
$3,066/month
744 Sq Ft
Portola Springs
$3,103/month
776 Sq Ft
Rancho San Joaquin
$3,160/month
760 Sq Ft
Bella Rosa
$3,169/month
713 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
$3,871/month
732 Sq Ft
University Hills
$3,871/month
732 Sq Ft
San Joaquin Marsh
$3,621/month
849 Sq Ft
Seasons
$3,499/month
848 Sq Ft
Northpark Square Alder Creek
$3,489/month
849 Sq Ft
Irvine Spectrum
$3,479/month
783 Sq Ft
Northpark
$3,443/month
857 Sq Ft
Ivywood
$3,434/month
792 Sq Ft
Los Olivos Village
$3,420/month
733 Sq Ft
Turtle Rock
$3,388/month
818 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 Lower Peters Canyon .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Irvine Business Complex
$3,222/month
754 Sq Ft
Irvine Spectrum
$3,479/month
783 Sq Ft
Lower Peters Canyon
$3,347/month
776 Sq Ft
Woodbury
$3,296/month
741 Sq Ft
San Joaquin Marsh
$3,621/month
849 Sq Ft
Laurel at Cypress Village
$3,325/month
717 Sq Ft
Northpark Square
$3,244/month
745 Sq Ft
Westpark
$3,297/month
773 Sq Ft
Woodbridge
$3,325/month
752 Sq Ft
Northpark
$3,443/month
857 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 $2,920, you’ll want to make about $9,733 per month or $116,796 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
$2,484/month
$3,123/month
Two Bedroom
$2,882/month
$3,887/month
Three Bedroom
$3,790/month
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Meridian at The Market Place

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1000 Bryan Ave,
Irvine, CA 92602

$2,420 - $3,800

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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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