Malibu, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$13,161
1-year change
+5.5%
$683/mo
5-year change
+23.6%
$2,513/mo
10-year change
+101.1%
$6,616/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Malibu

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$5,497/mo—0.0%
2016$6,157/mo+12.0%+12.0%
2017$6,611/mo+7.4%+20.3%
2018$6,912/mo+4.6%+25.7%
2019$8,222/mo+19.0%+49.6%
2020$8,188/mo-0.4%+49.0%
2021$10,045/mo+22.7%+82.7%
2022$11,732/mo+16.8%+113.4%
2023$11,496/mo-2.0%+109.1%
2024$12,264/mo+6.7%+123.1%
2025$13,007/mo+6.1%+136.6%
2026$12,528/mo-3.7%+127.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Malibu changed since 2015?

Median rent in Malibu, CA was $5,276 in 2015-01 and is $13,161 as of 2026-09 — a change of $7,885 per month over 11 years.

How much has Malibu rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Malibu, CA has changed +23.6% ($2,513 per month). The current median is $13,161.

What has rent in Malibu done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Malibu, CA has changed +101.1% ($6,616 per month). It is now $13,161.

Is rent in Malibu going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Malibu, CA has increased +5.5% ($683/mo). Current median: $13,161.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.