Irvine market rental trends report
Over the past 3 to 6 months, Irvine rents have continued a modest upward trend, generally increasing around 1–3%, as demand has remained strong into early 2026. This growth is driven by consistent demand for professionally managed, amenity-rich apartments, Irvine’s strong employment base, and limited new supply relative to demand. While new developments have added some inventory, they have not been sufficient to significantly ease pricing pressure. Overall, the market remains balanced but firm, with steady, controlled rent growth rather than sharp increases. As of Q1 2026, the median rent in Irvine is approximately $2,800 per month.
Apartment listings
Below are some recent listing examples.
Park Place Apartments
- Studio / 1 Bath
- Sq Ft: 640
- Rent: $2,545
The Alton
- 1 Bed / 1 Bath
- Sq Ft: 648
- Rent: $2,712
Avella Apartment Homes
- 2 Beds / 2 Baths
- Sq Ft: 1,008
- Rent: $3,640
Santa Rosa Apartment Homes
- 3 Beds/ 2.5 Baths
- Sq Ft: 1,534
- Rent: $4,995
(Data sourced from Apartments.com)
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