What's the average rent in Malibu, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Malibu, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Malibu, CA is $16,995 per month, which is 781% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$16,995

-2.9%-$505 decrease month-over-month

-15.0%-$3,005 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

355

APARTMENTS

$5,828

HOUSES

$35,000

TOWNHOUSES

$7,250

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Malibu, CA at $5,828 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $35,000 per month. Townhomes average $7,250 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$5,750
2 Bedrooms	$6,500
3 Bedrooms	$14,950
4 Bedrooms	$32,500
All	$16,995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Malibu, CA is $5,750 per month, followed by $6,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $14,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $32,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$6,500
3 Bedrooms	$7,500
4 Bedrooms	$11,500
All	$7,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Malibu, CA is $6,500 per month, followed by $7,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $11,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$5,750
2 Bedrooms	$5,850
3 Bedrooms	$7,995
4 Bedrooms	$16,500
All	$6,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA is $5,750 per month, followed by $5,850 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $7,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $16,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$6,000
2 Bedrooms	$17,950
3 Bedrooms	$17,500
4 Bedrooms	$34,995
All	$34,995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Malibu, CA is $6,000 per month, followed by $17,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $17,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $34,995 for a 4 bedroom house.