← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Irvine, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Irvine, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$3,527
1-year change
+1.1%
3-year change
+3.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.6%
Rents in Irvine rose +1.1%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.1% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Irvine, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3,527 |
| Jul 2026 | $3,507 |
| Jun 2026 | $3,483 |
| May 2026 | $3,488 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,481 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,488 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,498 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,501 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,514 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,522 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,534 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,520 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,488 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,460 |
| Jun 2025 | $3,430 |
| May 2025 | $3,422 |
| Apr 2025 | $3,402 |
| Mar 2025 | $3,412 |
| Feb 2025 | $3,410 |
| Jan 2025 | $3,421 |
| Dec 2024 | $3,429 |
| Nov 2024 | $3,453 |
| Oct 2024 | $3,474 |
| Sep 2024 | $3,479 |
| Aug 2024 | $3,454 |
| Jul 2024 | $3,415 |
| Jun 2024 | $3,369 |
| May 2024 | $3,344 |
| Apr 2024 | $3,335 |
| Mar 2024 | $3,342 |
| Feb 2024 | $3,368 |
| Jan 2024 | $3,387 |
| Dec 2023 | $3,415 |
| Nov 2023 | $3,427 |
| Oct 2023 | $3,445 |
| Sep 2023 | $3,440 |
| Aug 2023 | $3,411 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,770 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,650 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,070 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,780 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 92602 | $3,454 | +2.4% |
| 92603 | $4,243 | +3.2% |
| 92604 | $3,618 | +3.5% |
| 92606 | $3,401 | +2.2% |
| 92612 | $3,443 | +0.4% |
| 92614 | $3,373 | +1.3% |
| 92618 | $3,598 | +1.6% |
| 92620 | $3,771 | +1.9% |
Negotiating a renewal in Irvine
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Irvine, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.4% to +3.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.