20656 Pacific Coast Hwy
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Malibu, CA 90265
1 Bed | $3,500 - $4,200
Rental Market Trends in Malibu, CA
What is the average rent in Malibu, CA?
$3,466/month
Average Rent
557 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Malibu, CA is $3,466 per month. This is 123% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/month, making Malibu one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Malibu, you can expect to pay about $2,233 per month for a studio, $3,466 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,645 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $8,101 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Malibu, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $10 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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Rent Ranges in Malibu, CA
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
91%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu?
Based on current rent prices, Eastern Malibu, Central Malibu and Western Malibu are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malibu.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malibu?
Based on current rent prices, Western Malibu, Central Malibu and Eastern Malibu are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malibu.
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Which Malibu neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Malibu with the most apartments available are Central Malibu, Eastern Malibu and Western Malibu .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Malibu, CA?
Because the average rent in Malibu is $3,466, you’ll want to make about $11,553 per month or $138,636 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 Malibu, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Malibu, 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.
Studio
$2,233/month
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One Bedroom
$3,723/month
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Two Bedroom
$5,421/month
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Three Bedroom
$8,101/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.