Malibu, CA rental market

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Last updated April 17, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Malibu, CA is $17,950.

Average rent

$17,950

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

-$5,050

Available rentals

356

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,895 to $195,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,8001
$2,8001
$2,9002
$3,0001
$3,1002
$3,2004
$3,3003
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,6002
$3,7003
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,0002
$4,1003
$4,2002
$4,4006
$4,5008
$4,6004
$4,8001
$4,9004
$5,000+321

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $5,050 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$25,000$18,000
Mar$25,750$19,500
Apr$25,000$17,500
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.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Malibu, CA is 798% 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 $17,950.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Malibu, CA is $3,200 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 $5,750 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 $6,500 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 $16,500 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 $50,679 per month.

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

Houses in Malibu, CA rent between $1,895 - $195,000 with an average rent of $17,950.

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

In the last year, the rent in Malibu, CA decreased by $5,050

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 $50

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

There are currently 356 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 $17,950 — 797.5% higher the national average of $2,000.