What's the average rent in Malibu, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Malibu, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Malibu, CA is $18,000 per month, which is 823% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$18,000

0.0%No change month over month

-9.1%-$1,800 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

353

APARTMENTS

$5,166

HOUSES

$34,500

TOWNHOUSES

$7,300

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Malibu, CA at $5,166 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $34,500 per month. Townhomes average $7,300 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	$7,000
3 Bedrooms	$15,000
4 Bedrooms	$35,000
All	$18,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Malibu, CA is $5,950 per month, followed by $7,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $15,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $35,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$6,500
3 Bedrooms	$9,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$7,300

As of July 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.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$5,950
2 Bedrooms	$6,400
3 Bedrooms	$9,000
4 Bedrooms	$22,500
All	$6,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA is $5,950 per month, followed by $6,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $9,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $22,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$12,500
2 Bedrooms	$17,950
3 Bedrooms	$18,000
4 Bedrooms	$35,000
All	$34,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Malibu, CA is $12,500 per month, followed by $17,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $18,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $35,000 for a 4 bedroom house.