Malibu, CA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Malibu, CA is $18,950.
$18,950
-$1,045
-$1,050
414
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,795 to $200,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 4 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 5 |
| $5,000+ | 387 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $1,050 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $19,500 | $17,500 |
| Feb | $19,500 | $25,000 |
| Mar | $21,500 | $25,750 |
| Apr | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| May | $22,000 | $21,100 |
| Jun | $25,000 | $19,995 |
| Jul | $25,000 | $19,800 |
| Aug | $22,000 | $18,950 |
| Sep | $20,000 | No data |
| Oct | $19,900 | No data |
| Nov | $18,000 | No data |
| Dec | $17,900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Malibu, CA rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Malibu, CA is 802% higher than the national average.
$18,950
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Malibu, CA?
The average rent in Malibu, CA is $18,950.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Malibu, CA?
Houses in Malibu, CA rent between $1,795 - $200,000 with an average rent of $18,950.
3. How has the rent in Malibu, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Malibu, CA decreased by $1,050
4. 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 $1,045
5. How many available rentals are there in Malibu, CA?
There are currently 414 rentals available in Malibu, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Malibu, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Malibu, CA is $18,950 — 802.38% higher the national average of $2,100.