Meridian at The Market Place
1000 Bryan Ave,
Irvine, CA 92602
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,195 - $4,500
Rental Market Trends in Tustin, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Tustin, CA is $2,380/month.
Rent in Tustin is 43% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,380/month
Average Rent
718 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.7%
Change / Year
1,596
Available Apartments
Tustin rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Tustin average $2,136 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Tustin average $2,380 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Tustin average $2,846 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Tustin average $3,640 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Tustin, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Tustin, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
83%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tustin, CA?
Because the average rent in Tustin is $2,380, you’ll want to make about $7,933 per month or $95,196 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 Tustin, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tustin, 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.
View the Tustin Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
-
Irvine
Avg Rent: $2,964/month
-
Santa Ana
Avg Rent: $2,236/month
-
Orange
Avg Rent: $2,458/month
-
Anaheim
Avg Rent: $2,114/month
-
Foothill Ranch
Avg Rent: $2,675/month
-
Costa Mesa
Avg Rent: $2,562/month
Apartment Communities in Tustin We Think You'll Love
Rental Management, Simplified
Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com
Guides for Managing Your Rental
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Tustin?
The average rent in Tustin is $2,380 per month, which is 43.0% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Tustin?
The average rent for a house in Tustin, CA is $5,819 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Tustin?
Rents in Tustin, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.7% year-over-year and $16 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Tustin?
In Tustin, CA, 83% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.