Average Rent in Huntington Beach, CA
11 apartment buildings, 154 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$2,157/mo
The Huntington Apartments
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
154
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Huntington Beach, CA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Huntington Beach, CA Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Huntington Apartments
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Boardwalk by Windsor Apartments
7461 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Huntington Vista
21551 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USA
Avalon Huntington Beach
7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
The Residences at Bella Terra
7521 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Ocean Breeze Villas
6401 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Sendero Huntington Beach
8945 Riverbend Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington Apartments 8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA | $2,157 | $2,538 | $3.32 | 4 (157) | 9 |
| 2 | Boardwalk by Windsor Apartments 7461 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA | $2,233 | $3,135 | $3.30 | 4.1 (188) | 28 |
| 3 | Huntington Vista 21551 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USA | $2,299 | $2,570 | $2.76 | 2.7 (108) | 11 |
| 4 | Avalon Huntington Beach 7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA | $2,420 | $3,067 | $4.32 | 3.7 (214) | 9 |
| 5 | The Residences at Bella Terra 7521 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA | $2,424 | $3,045 | $3.58 | 2.8 (128) | 25 |
| 6 | Ocean Breeze Villas 6401 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA | $2,466 | $2,923 | $2.94 | 3.4 (143) | 17 |
| 7 | Sendero Huntington Beach 8945 Riverbend Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA | $2,625 | $2,931 | $3.79 | 4.3 (64) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Huntington Apartments
4 (157)8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Boardwalk by Windsor Apartments
4.1 (188)7461 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Huntington Vista
2.7 (108)21551 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USA
Avalon Huntington Beach
3.7 (214)7400 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
The Residences at Bella Terra
2.8 (128)7521 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Ocean Breeze Villas
3.4 (143)6401 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
By Area
Huntington Beach, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Huntington Beach, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $3,521 per month, based on 154 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,157 at The Huntington Apartments to $8,199 at The Residences at Pacific City.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,457/mo | $2,157/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $3,069/mo | $2,279/mo | 70 |
| 2 Bed | $3,897/mo | $2,466/mo | 63 |
| 3 Bed | $4,986/mo | $3,155/mo | 12 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Huntington Beach, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Huntington Beach, CA averages $3,069/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,897/mo. At the local median household income of $119,885, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Huntington Beach, CA at $2,424/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Huntington Beach, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Orange County
Demand in the Orange County rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Boeing
- Quiksilver
- Cambro Manufacturing
Mean one-way commute in Huntington Beach, CA is 29 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Huntington Beach, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$141,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,521/mo.
Comfortable income
$169,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,157/mo), you need to earn at least $86,000/year.
Median household income in Huntington Beach, CA is $119,885 , about 29% 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) | $3,521 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,865/mo |
Population
196,010
Median household income
$119,885
Census median rent
$2,424/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
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Nearby cities in California
How Huntington Beach, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Huntington Beach, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,940 | -17% | +2.5% | 49 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,841 | -19% | -1.3% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,333 | -5% | -2.1% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,534 | -28% | -1.6% | 26 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,639 | +3% | +2.6% | 22 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,371 | -33% | -2.4% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntington Beach, CA?
The average rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $3,521 per month, based on 154 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Huntington Beach, CA?
The median asking rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $3,210 per month, computed from 154 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,521/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Huntington Beach, CA?
The lowest available rent in Huntington Beach, CA starts at $2,157 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Huntington Beach, CA average $3,069/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,279/mo across 70 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Huntington Beach, CA average $3,897/mo. Units start from $2,466/mo across 63 units currently listed.
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