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Rental Market Trends in Irvine, CA

What is the average rent in Irvine, CA?

$2,883/month

Average Rent

786 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Irvine, CA is $2,883 per month. This is 77% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $2,631 per month for a studio, $2,883 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,537 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,326 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,631/month
639 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,883/month
786 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,537/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,326/month
1,299 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,134/month
1,296 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,528/month
1,806 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,860/month
3,050 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,991/month
874 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,974/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,983/month
1,714 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,648/month
2,499 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,895/month
1,305 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,853/month
1,624 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,252/month
2,443 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 $12 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 June 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 Portola Court are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwood
$2,731/month
764 Sq Ft
Walnut Square
$2,912/month
711 Sq Ft
Portola Court
$2,924/month
724 Sq Ft
El Camino Real
$2,928/month
749 Sq Ft
Windwood Garden
$3,025/month
704 Sq Ft
Walnut
$3,034/month
743 Sq Ft
Autum Glen
$3,047/month
732 Sq Ft
Kelsey Lane
$3,052/month
716 Sq Ft
Deerfield
$3,062/month
784 Sq Ft
Fawn Glen
$3,062/month
784 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Irvine?

Based on current rent prices, Yale Estates, Woodbridge and Ivywood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Irvine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Yale Estates
$5,836/month
687 Sq Ft
Woodbridge
$3,932/month
769 Sq Ft
Ivywood
$3,828/month
796 Sq Ft
Turtle Ridge
$3,776/month
752 Sq Ft
University Hills
$3,776/month
752 Sq Ft
Quail Hill
$3,679/month
744 Sq Ft
San Joaquin Marsh
$3,652/month
816 Sq Ft
Irvine Spectrum
$3,591/month
794 Sq Ft
Northpark Square Alder Creek
$3,587/month
842 Sq Ft
Northpark
$3,569/month
852 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
$3,323/month
757 Sq Ft
Irvine Spectrum
$3,591/month
794 Sq Ft
Woodbury
$3,375/month
729 Sq Ft
Lower Peters Canyon
$3,524/month
776 Sq Ft
Woodbridge
$3,932/month
769 Sq Ft
San Joaquin Marsh
$3,652/month
816 Sq Ft
Westpark
$3,340/month
744 Sq Ft
Northpark Square
$3,426/month
726 Sq Ft
Laurel at Cypress Village
$3,432/month
703 Sq Ft
Northpark
$3,569/month
852 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 $2,883, you’ll want to make about $9,610 per month or $115,320 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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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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