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Renter's Guide to Huntington Beach

Planning a move to Huntington Beach? Better bring your summer clothes and surfboard, because you’ll be needing them all year long!

Huntington Beach is ranked in the top ten for both “healthiest cities” and “cities on the edge of greatness”.

If you love the ocean and perfect year-round summer weather, you’ll fit right in. The people of Huntington Beach are down to earth, with a surf's up 24/7 mindset. Plus, it's a safe place, with low violent crime.

Sitting at 27 square miles, Huntington Beach is one of California’s smaller cities. That’s half the size of Newport Beach and about 14 times smaller than San Diego! If you ever want to hit the big cities, Los Angeles is jus 35 miles away. You also have access to awesome attractions like Disneyland, which is 20 miles away.

If you’re a fan of summer, you’ll absolutely love the weather all year around. Expect average temperatures of 66ºF for summer and fall, with winter months coming in at a cool 50ºF.

Huntington Beach, CA Demographics

  • Total Population197,752
  • Female 97,572
    Male 100,180
  • Median Age41

Cost of Living in Huntington Beach, CA

The cost of living in Huntington Beach is significantly higher than both the national and state average. Dinner for two at a decent restaurant will cost around $50. Want a cappuccino? You can expect to pay around $3.69.

Basic utilities will cost you $124 for a 915 square-foot apartment, $23 under the national average.

Getting around Huntington Beach can be tough at times, since there's lots of tourism and traffic. Most of the population travels by car or carpool. 

But if you’re looking to catch a bus, a one-way ticket will cost you $2 – or just $0.75 if you’re a senior citizen. The city has a decent bus system with 9 different routes, which is plenty for such a small town. 

Average Rent in Huntington Beach, CA

  • Huntington Beach, CA Average Rental Price, June, 2018$2,000/mo
  • Studio$1,666
  • 1 Bedroom$1,791
  • 2 Bedrooms$2,181

Huntington Beach, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $1,001-$1,5008%
  • $1,501-$2,00048%
  • > $2,00044%

Huntington Beach, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Jun / 2018 $2,000 $1,666 $1,791 $2,181
Sept / 2017 $2,007 $1,707 $1,830 $2,158
May / 2017 $1,987 $1,602 $1,798 $2,166
Jan / 2017 $1,931 $1,618 $1,754 $2,095
Sept / 2016 $1,958 $1,703 $1,786 $2,113
May / 2016 $1,905 $1,573 $1,739 $2,064
Jan / 2016 $1,877 $1,523 $1,705 $2,049
Sept / 2015 $1,856 $1,533 $1,699 $2,007
May / 2015 $1,794 $1,402 $1,612 $1,968
Jan / 2015 $1,757 $1,423 $1,578 $1,930
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Average rent is projected to grow by 3% in 2018 compared to 2017.

Please note that projected rent growth is calculated at city level.

Average rent values on this page are aggregated from data from the following zip codes: 9074292646926479264892649

Check out the average rent prices in Huntington Beach by neighborhood.

Living in Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach has fantastic weather year-round, combined with incredible beaches and plenty of surfing. As a result, the people are laid back and there's always something to do outdoors. The friendliness of the locals also contributes to the low crime rates.

If that weren't enough, it’s ranked as the #3 “best baseball city” and within the top ten for “most competitive colleges”.

On the flip side, the rent, like many cities in California, can get high. If cheap cost of living is a concern, Huntington Beach may not be your best bet. Also, with such little rainfall, the area can be drought prone.

Things to do in Huntington Beach

You’ll find plenty of beaches here – like Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Dog Beach, and the Huntington Beach Pier – where you can go all out party mode or just have a fun, relaxing time. Whether you’re a single 20-something or raising a family, there’s a beach for everyone.

Need more to do? You can visit the International Surfing Museum to soak in the culture. How about a night out? Downtown Huntington Beach is packed with bars, restaurants, and gatherings.

If you'd like to take a stroll with the kids, you also have access to parks like Huntington Beach State Park, Orange County Coast, and Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.

The city's full of yearly events. Every July, the Bolsa Chica State Beach holds a biathlon (swimming and running) from Santa Ana River to Warner Avenue. Then there's the Cruise of Lights Boat Tour in Huntington Harbour. If you’re a runner, give the Surf City Marathon a shot – it's held every February.

With Los Angeles so close, sports fans can also make a quick trip to see the Lakers, Clippers, Rams, or Dodgers play.

Employment and Economy

The city’s biggest employer is Boeing, which is known for manufacturing and designing large aircraft worldwide. Other major employers include Quicksilver, Cambro Manufacturing, and Ensign United States Drilling.

As you can probably guess, manufacturing is the city's biggest industry. Though finding a job in any field shouldn’t be too difficult with an unemployment rate that's below the national average. Wal-Mart, C&D Aerospace, and the Huntington Beach Hospital also provide plenty of jobs.

Huntington Beach, CA Households

  • Total Number of Households74,460
  • Family 49,209
    Non-family 25,251
  • Children 21,027
    No Children 53,433
  • Average People Per Household2.64
  • Median Household Income$83,252
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,723

Education in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach doesn’t have many major colleges, but it does have a few competitive community colleges. Golden West College has incredibly cheap tuition, with great programs and degrees. There’s also Apollos College, which ranks 23rd for top online doctoral degree programs in business.

For high schoolers, there's Edison High School, Huntington Beach High School, and Marina High School.

Huntington Beach, CA Education Statistics

  • No High School3%
  • Some High School22%
  • Some College27%
  • Associate Degree10%
  • Bachelor Degree25%
  • Graduate Degree14%

Tips for Renting in Huntington Beach

So you want to move to Huntington Beach? Great choice! Here are a few rental tips to get you started.

The rental laws of California require a landlord to disclose certain information before renting to a tenant. That includes how gas and electricity is used, and if there's any toxic mold that could cause potential health concerns.

Other tenant laws in California include the right to withhold rent, sue the landlord in small claims court, and move out without a notice.

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