1643 Artesia Blvd
1643 Artesia Blvd,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
$2,850 - $3,695
2-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Manhattan Beach, CA
What is the average rent in Manhattan Beach, CA?
$2,265/month
Average Rent
582 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Manhattan Beach, CA is $2,265 per month. This is 39% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Manhattan Beach one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Manhattan Beach, you can expect to pay about $2,189 per month for a studio, $2,265 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,093 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,203 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Manhattan Beach, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.5%, which averages out to $125 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Manhattan Beach, CA
Last Updated March 2026
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
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
95%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manhattan Beach, CA?
Because the average rent in Manhattan Beach is $2,265, you’ll want to make about $7,550 per month or $90,600 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 Manhattan Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Manhattan 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.
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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.