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Average Rent in Huntington Beach, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Huntington Beach, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,588/mo
Lowest Available
$2,149/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
102
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →2 cuts and 13 increases among 28 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Huntington Vista
↓ $115/mo
Cut of 4.1% · Unit 0050
- The Residences at Pacific City
↑ $75/mo
Increase of 1.3% · Unit 3218
Rent by Neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA
Compare average rent across Huntington Beach, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Beach 92648 | $5,456 | ▼ $115 | $3,869 | 2 | 24 |
| Huntington Beach 92646 | $3,018 | ▲ $211 | $2,367 | 1 | 8 |
| Huntington Beach 92647 | $3,013 | ▼ $16 | $2,149 | 5 | 70 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Huntington Beach, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $3,588 per month across 8 apartment communities and 102 available units.
The most affordable option is The Huntington Apartments starting at $2,149/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,400/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,067/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,903/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,261/mo.
Prices range from $2,149 to $9,773 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Huntington Beach, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,372 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $3,566 | +$194 | 8 |
| July 2026 | $3,442 | -$124 | 10 |
| August 2026 | $3,250 | -$192 | 10 |
| September 2026 | $3,305 | +$55 | 9 |
| October 2026 | $3,463 | +$158 | 9 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Huntington Beach, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Huntington Beach, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntington Apartments | $2,149/mo | $2,454/mo | 12 | 4 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | $2,219/mo | $3,130/mo | 18 | 3.4 |
| The Residences at Bella Terra | $2,350/mo | $3,120/mo | 16 | 2.8 |
| Huntington Vista | $2,367/mo | $3,018/mo | 8 | 2.7 |
| Sendero Huntington Beach | $2,485/mo | $2,971/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Boardwalk by Windsor Apartments | $2,500/mo | $3,148/mo | 22 | 4.1 |
| The Residences at Pacific City | $3,869/mo | $5,652/mo | 21 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Huntington Beach, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$144,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,588/mo.
Comfortable income
$172,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,149/mo), you need to earn at least $86,000/year.
Median household income in Huntington Beach, CA is $119,885 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Huntington Beach, CA
Overall prices in Huntington Beach, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Huntington Beach, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,588 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,932/mo |
Population
196,010
Median household income
$119,885
Census median rent
$2,424/mo
Census rent burden
30.7%
Median age
43.4
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Huntington Beach, CA Apartments
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