What's the average rent in Malibu, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Malibu, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Malibu, CA is $18,500 per month, which is 843% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$18,500

0.0%No change month over month

1.1%$200 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

333

APARTMENTS

$5,316

HOUSES

$35,000

TOWNHOUSES

$7,000

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Malibu, CA at $5,316 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $35,000 per month. Townhomes average $7,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$5,950
2 Bedrooms	$6,944
3 Bedrooms	$14,500
4 Bedrooms	$30,000
All	$18,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Malibu, CA is $5,950 per month, followed by $6,944 for a 2 bedroom rental, $14,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $30,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$6,500
3 Bedrooms	$9,500
4 Bedrooms	$16,000
All	$7,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Malibu, CA is $6,500 per month, followed by $9,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $16,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$6,500
2 Bedrooms	$6,450
3 Bedrooms	$8,767
4 Bedrooms	$22,500
All	$6,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA is $6,500 per month, followed by $6,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $8,767 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $22,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	$19,750
3 Bedrooms	$18,000
4 Bedrooms	$30,000
All	$35,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Malibu, CA is $3,000 per month, followed by $19,750 for a 2 bedroom house, $18,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $30,000 for a 4 bedroom house.