Huntington Beach delivers coastal lifestyle at a meaningful discount to Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. Larger SFR supply, more apartment inventory, and slightly faster days-to-lease. Rent growth remains positive but is moderating after the 2021–2022 surge.
| Metric | Huntington Beach | OC Average |
|---|---|---|
| Avg 1-BR rent | $2,740 | $2,847 |
| Avg 2-BR rent | $3,510 | $3,591 |
| Avg 3-BR rent | $4,420 | $4,510 |
| Vacancy rate | 4% | 4.1% |
| Days to lease | 17 days | 18 days |
| YoY rent change | +2.9% | +2.8% |
| Renter household share | 44% | 41% |
Cap rates in Huntington Beach currently range from 4.1% (Class A) to 4.7% (Class C / value-add) per NGC observations of recent transactions. The renter base skews toward mix of young professionals, surf-industry workers, and established surf city families.
Use Huntington Beach's rent and vacancy as a reference point against the rest of Orange County. Huntington Beach sits in the Coastal submarket and competes for tenants with adjacent cities. Tenants priced out of Huntington Beach typically look one tier inland (or, conversely, save up to move closer to the coast).
For deeper comparison, see our complete OC city profile comparison, the OC Rental Investor Guide for cap rate analysis, or our renter demographics breakdown to understand who actually rents in OC.
As of April 2026, average rent in Huntington Beach is $2,740/mo for a 1-bedroom, $3,510/mo for a 2-bedroom, and $4,420/mo for a 3-bedroom. Year-over-year rent change is +2.9%.
The average rental property in Huntington Beach leases in 17 days. Vacancy rate is 4%, comparable to the OC county average of 4.1%.
Cap rates in Huntington Beach currently range from 4.1% to 4.7% depending on property class. Coastal Class A is at the low end; older value-add multifamily trades at the high end.
Approximately 44% of Huntington Beach households are renters per US Census ACS 2019-2023 5-year estimates. This is roughly the OC average renter share.
For investors, Huntington Beach offers coastal exposure with cap rates in the 4.1–4.7% range. Rent growth is positive (+2.9% YoY) and vacancy is manageable. See our OC Investor Guide for full underwriting framework.
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