188 rentals in Newport Beach

Newport Beach is a coastal city in Orange County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newport Beach had a population of 85,239. Located about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles, Newport Beach is known for its sandy beaches. The city's harbor once supported maritime industries; today, it is used mostly for recreation. Balboa Island draws visitors with a waterfront path and easy access from the ferry to the shops and restaurants.
Newport Beach is an affluent coastal city known for its harbor, Fashion Island, and upscale dining. Offers world-class beaches and luxury homes.
Today, Newport Beach has 186 homes for rent at a median rent of $12,500/mo, typically leasing in about 121 days. Families here choose from 9 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$6,500/mo
↑ 14.0% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.3 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 186 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~121 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials. Leasing 94% 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 Newport Beach
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
53%
Homeowners
47%
Renters
Homeownership is 2.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
38,103 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$12,500/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$3,962/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$13,205/mo
Newport Beach
Typical rent costs about 95% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$500K/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 $6,084.25/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$10.1K/mo)
Rent Reductions
44 listings have reduced their rent
24% of active listings
Average reduction: 12.0% (~$1,500/mo)
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