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Average Rent in Huntington Beach, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Huntington Beach, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,986/mo
Lowest Available
$3,155/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Huntington Beach, CA
11 listed units across 1 building offering 3 bed units in Huntington Beach, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $288/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 14, 3x2.5 G | $4,144 | $3,581 | $563 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 13, 3x2 H | $3,969 | $3,481 | $488 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 12, 3x2 | $3,609 | $3,155 | $454 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 8, 2x1 D | $2,818 | $2,516 | $302 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 16, 3x2.5 G | $3,917 | $3,631 | $286 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 7, 2x1 D | $2,817 | $2,531 | $286 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 1, 1x1 Den | $2,933 | $2,686 | $247 |
| Ocean Breeze Villas | Unit 15, 3x2.5 G | $3,852 | $3,646 | $206 |
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 | $5,122 | ▼ $226 | $3,592 | 2 | 39 |
| Huntington Beach 92647 | $3,020 | ▼ $397 | $2,157 | 7 | 103 |
| Huntington Beach 92646 | $2,621 | ▲ $98 | $2,299 | 2 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Huntington Beach, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $4,986 per month across 2 apartment communities and 12 available units.
The most affordable option is Ocean Breeze Villas starting at $3,155/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $4,986/mo.
Prices range from $3,155 to $6,770 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze Villas | $3,155/mo | $3,528/mo | 6 | 3.4 |
| The Residences at Pacific City | $6,055/mo | $6,444/mo | 6 | 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
$199,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,986/mo.
Comfortable income
$239,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,155/mo), you need to earn at least $126,000/year.
Median household income in Huntington Beach, CA is $119,885 , about 50% 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) | $4,986 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $10,330/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.
Google Search Trends for Huntington Beach, CA Apartments
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