Malibu, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Malibu, CA?
Last updated January 31, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Malibu, CA is $18,000.
Average rent
$18,000
Month-over-month change
-$700
Year-over-year change
-$7,000
Available rentals
332
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,350 to $195,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 6 |
| $5,000+ | 296 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $7,000 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $17,500 | $18,900 |
| Feb | $25,000 | No data |
| Mar | $25,750 | No data |
| Apr | $25,000 | No data |
| May | $21,100 | No data |
| Jun | $19,995 | No data |
| Jul | $19,800 | No data |
| Aug | $18,950 | No data |
| Sep | $18,300 | No data |
| Oct | $16,890 | No data |
| Nov | $16,500 | No data |
| Dec | $17,500 | No 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.
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.
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