135 rentals in Huntington Beach
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 134 homes for rent at a median rent of $4,600/mo, typically leasing in about 36 days. Families here choose from 24 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$5,500/mo
↑ 25.1% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 134 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~36 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing at a steady pace—you have some time to decide, but good units still move. Leasing 76% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Huntington Beach
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
56%
Homeowners
44%
Renters
Homeownership is 0.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
77,549 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$4,600/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 46% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$184K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,772.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$3,321/mo)
Rent Reductions
32 listings have reduced their rent
24% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.5% (~$437/mo)
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