124 rentals in Huntington Beach
Rental Listings in Huntington Beach, CA
About Huntington Beach, CA Real Estate
Huntington Beach is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The city was originally called Pacific City, but it was changed in 1903 to be named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 198,711 as of the 2020 United States census, making it the fourth most populous city in Orange County, the most populous beach city in Orange County, and the seventh most populous city in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles, it is bordered by Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area on the west, the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, by Seal Beach on the northwest, by Westminster on the north, by Fountain Valley on the northeast, by Costa Mesa on the east, and by Newport Beach on the southeast.
Huntington Beach is "Surf City USA" with 10 miles of pristine beaches and laid-back coastal lifestyle. Hosts the US Open of Surfing with vibrant downtown.
Today, Huntington Beach has 125 homes for rent at a median rent of $4,800/mo, typically leasing in about 35 days. Families here choose from 24 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Huntington Beach Market Analysis
The median asking rent in Huntington Beach is $4,800. Current inventory stands at 125 active rental listings. 71 new rental listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median rent around $2,100 for studio units and $7,100 at the five bedroom end. February to July saw the median rent go from $3,900 to $4,200, up about 7.7%.
Rentals here are typically leased within about 13 days. Rentals move quickly at that pace, which favors landlords and rewards renters who come prepared. The area is served by 24 schools with a Topfind School Score of 8 or higher, including Circle View Elementary and Huntington Seacliff Elementary. Huntington Beach covers the 92648, 92647, 92649, and 92646 ZIP codes.
Top Rated Schools in Huntington Beach
Powered by the Topfind School Score
- 10Circle View Elementaryelementary
- 10Huntington Seacliff Elementaryelementary
- 10John H. Eader Elementaryelementary
- 10Newland (William T.) Elementaryelementary
- 10Oka (Isojiro) Elementaryelementary
- 10Ralph E. Hawes Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Huntington Beach?
- 10 miles of beaches
- US Open of Surfing
- Vibrant downtown
- Top-rated schools
Popular Neighborhoods in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach Rental Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. 75% of current listings are under 30 days old, yet rents have eased 12% over the last six months and are 8% below a year ago, and 29% of landlords have trimmed their asking rent, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Renters can take time to compare options, while well-priced units still lease at a steady clip.
Median Rent
$4,800/mo
↓ 8% over the past yearChart shows the median closed lease rate by month
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
3.3 months of supply
Balanced Supply125 active rentals currently on the market.
What this means for renters
Rental supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Rentals typically lease in ~35 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing at a steady pace, so you have some time to decide, though good units still move. Leasing is 56% faster than six months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Most current rental listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Huntington Beach
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
56%
Homeowners
44%
Renters
Homeownership is 0.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
77,549 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$4,800/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,997/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,990/mo
Huntington Beach
Typical rent costs about 48% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$192K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count, with larger units commanding premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,714/mo to rent on average.
Rent Reductions
36 listings have reduced their rent
29% of active listings
Average reduction: 10.2% (~$490/mo)
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