Cheap Apartments for Rent in Malibu, CA from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Malibu, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Malibu, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Malibu Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eastern Malibu$7,300$2,8508
Central Malibu$18,500$10,0003

Cheapest Available Malibu Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Malibu, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Malibuan in the Eastern Malibu neighborhood priced from $2,850. Malibu Cove Apartments in the Eastern Malibu neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,982. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Malibu apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MalibuanOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
Malibu Cove Apartmentsval1x1r1BR,1BA$3,982
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy21BR,1BA$3,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malibu, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malibu area is the $5.20 price per square foot R MC 2+2 DB Model at Malibu Coastline Apartments in the starting from $6,495. The second greatest value Malibu apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Malibuan starting at $2,850 with a $3.89 price per square foot in the Eastern Malibu neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malibu apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Malibu Coastline ApartmentsR MC 2+2 DB2BR,2BA$5.20
The MalibuanOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.89
Malibu Cove Apartmentsval1x1r1BR,1BA$6.13
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy21BR,1BA$6.15
22607 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit C22607 Pacific Coast HwyStudio ,1BA$7.44

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Getting Around Malibu, CA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malibu Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Malibu Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malibu Apartment is $2,850 at The Malibuan.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Malibu Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Malibu is starting from $6,495 at Malibu Coastline Apartments.

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