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How much does it cost to rent a home in Malibu?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Malibu 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,172 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
Malibu 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $21,220 | $5,800 | $10,000+ |
Malibu 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $34,416 | $7,900 | $10,000+ |
Malibu 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $45,530 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Malibu 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $55,784 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Malibu 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $65,998 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Malibu, CA
Pricing Updated: 08/15/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Eastern Malibu | $7,300 | $2,850 | 7 |
Central Malibu | $12,650 | $6,800 | 3 |
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. 20656 Pacific Coast Hwy in the Eastern Malibu neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Malibu apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Malibuan | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,995 |
Malibu Coastline Apartments | R MC 2+2 DB | 2BR,2BA | $6,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malibu, CA
As of August 16, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Malibu Coastline Apartments | R MC 2+2 DB | 2BR,2BA | $5.20 |
The Malibuan | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.15 |
22607 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit C | 22607 Pacific Coast Hwy | Studio ,1BA | $7.44 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Malibu?
There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Malibu, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,975 to $18,500. There are also 315 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malibu ranging from $2,900 to $100,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Malibu?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Malibu ranges from $2,900 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $29,980.
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