Malibu, CA rental market

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Last updated January 30, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Malibu, CA is $17,944.

Average rent

$17,944

Month-over-month change

-$756

Year-over-year change

-$7,056

Available rentals

333

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,350 to $195,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,3001
$2,7003
$2,8002
$2,9001
$3,3001
$3,4004
$3,5003
$3,6002
$3,7003
$3,8002
$3,9005
$4,0003
$4,1003
$4,2003
$4,4004
$4,5005
$4,6002
$4,7001
$4,8003
$4,9006
$5,000+296

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $7,056 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$17,500$18,900
Feb$25,000No data
Mar$25,750No data
Apr$25,000No data
May$21,100No data
Jun$19,995No data
Jul$19,800No data
Aug$18,950No data
Sep$18,300No data
Oct$16,890No data
Nov$16,500No data
Dec$17,500No data

Market temperature

The Malibu, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Rent in Malibu, CA is 799% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Malibu, CA?

The average rent in Malibu, CA is $17,944.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Malibu, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Malibu, CA is $2,950 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA is $4,988 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA is $6,490 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA is $14,995 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Malibu, CA is $46,600 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Malibu, CA?

Houses in Malibu, CA rent between $1,350 - $195,000 with an average rent of $17,944.

8. How has the rent in Malibu, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Malibu, CA decreased by $7,056

9. How much has the rent in Malibu, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Malibu, CA decreased by $756

10. How many available rentals are there in Malibu, CA?

There are currently 333 rentals available in Malibu, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Malibu, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Malibu, CA is $17,944 — 799.45% higher the national average of $1,995.