Average Rent in Newport Beach, CA
2 apartment buildings, 4 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,571/mo
Cheapest
$1,500/mo
Properties
2
Units
4
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Newport Beach, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Newport Beach, CA Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lyon Living
4901 Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
Newport Bay Terrace
1691 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon Living 4901 Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA | $1,500 | $1,500 | -- | 2.4 (70) | 1 |
| 2 | Newport Bay Terrace 1691 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA | $2,595 | $2,928 | $3.25 | 4.1 (23) | 3 |
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Newport Beach, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Newport Beach, CA is $2,571 per month, based on 4 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,500 at Lyon Living to $2,595 at Newport Bay Terrace.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,595/mo | $2,595/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $3,095/mo | $3,095/mo | 2 |
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 Newport Beach, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Newport Beach, CA averages $2,595/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,095/mo. At the local median household income of $158,461, that works out to 19% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Newport Beach, CA at $3,146/mo. The current tracked market average runs 18% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Newport Beach, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newport 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
$103,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,571/mo.
Comfortable income
$123,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,500/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Newport Beach, CA is $158,461 , about 28% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Newport Beach, CA
Overall prices in Newport 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 Newport Beach, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,571 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,915/mo |
Population
84,304
Median household income
$158,461
Census median rent
$3,146/mo
Rent as % of income
30.2%
Median age
46.0
Mean commute
24 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 Newport Beach, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Newport Beach, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,841 | +11% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,773 | +8% | 28 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,549 | -1% | 23 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,310 | +29% | 22 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,364 | -8% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,319 | -10% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newport Beach, CA?
The average rent in Newport Beach, CA is $2,571 per month, based on 4 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Newport Beach, CA?
The lowest available rent in Newport Beach, CA starts at $1,500 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Newport Beach, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Newport Beach, CA average $2,595/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,595/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Newport Beach, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Newport Beach, CA average $3,095/mo. Units start from $3,095/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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