Newport Beach, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Newport Beach is $3,760, a 3.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,642.
Studio Apartments at $2,223 offer the most budget-friendly option with 479 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 804 square feet for $3,322, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $4,233 offer 1,142 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,460 sq ft) for $5,294, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Newport Beach, CA
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,760 | 970 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $2,223 | 479 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $3,322 | 804 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $4,233 | 1,142 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $5,294 | 1,460 sq. ft. |
Newport Beach, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Newport Beach, CA have increased by 3.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,642 to $3,760.
What's the typical rent budget in Newport Beach, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Newport Beach, CA (73%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Newport Beach, CA?
17,880 or 47% of the households in Newport Beach, CA are renter-occupied while 20,223 or 53% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Newport Beach?
West Newport Beach $2,624/month
Santa Ana Heights $3,444/month
Eastbluff - Big Canyon $3,664/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,760/month.Average Rent in Newport Beach, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Newport Harbor | $4,751 |
| Harbor View - Harbor Ridge | $3,725 |
| Eastbluff - Big Canyon | $3,664 |
| Santa Ana Heights | $3,444 |
| West Newport Beach | $2,624 |
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Newport Beach | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Eastbluff - Big Canyon is 2% lower than in Harbor View - Harbor Ridge
$3,664
Eastbluff - Big Canyon rent is 3% lower than Newport Beach average
Average Rent
$3,664
$3,725
Harbor View - Harbor Ridge rent is 1% lower than Newport Beach average
Average Rent
$3,725
How Newport Beach Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Newport Beach | $3,760 |
| Los Angeles | $2,765 |
| East Bay | $2,670 |
| San Francisco | $3,598 |
| San Diego | $2,968 |
| Oakland | $2,635 |
| Long Beach | $2,670 |
| Sacramento | $1,906 |
| San Jose | $3,134 |
| Fresno | $1,622 |
| Tulare | $1,693 |
| Anaheim | $2,481 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $2,801 |
| Santa Ana, CA | $2,722 |
| Fullerton, CA | $2,530 |
| Costa Mesa, CA | $2,829 |
| Irvine, CA | $3,347 |
| Orange, CA | $2,799 |
| Buena Park, CA | $2,378 |
| Norwalk, CA | $2,296 |
| Garden Grove, CA | $2,457 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Newport Beach apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.