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ZIP 92618

Part of Irvine, CA
Pop. 66,126·Orange County·201st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,398/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,447
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 92618 · $3,398
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$2,549
1 BR
$2,611
2 BR
$3,078
3 BR
$4,178
4 BR+
$4,989
Research median
$3,078/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$40,776/yr
At $3,398/mo median
Location
CityIrvine
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92618 (Irvine, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
66,126
Median income
$145,731
Median age
34.3
Renters
59.5%
Age distribution
25.6%
26.3%
32.5%
Under 1825.6%
18–3426.3%
35–5432.5%
55–647.8%
65+7.8%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
35.2%
48.2%
White35.2%
Black1.5%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian48.2%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
16.6%
74%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma6.5%
Some college16.6%
Bachelor's+74%
Housing tenure
40.5%
59.5%
Owner40.5%
Renter59.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92618 in Irvine, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,546 → $3,398
up 33.5%
Income
$117,833 → $145,731
up 23.7%
Population
54,368 → 66,126
up 21.6%
Renter share
61.5% → 59.5%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
69.3% → 74%
+4.7 pts

Rent in ZIP 92618 in Irvine, CA has increased 33.5% since 2021, going from about $2,546 per month to roughly $3,398 today. Median household income grew from $117,833 to $145,731 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 54,368 to 66,126 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.6% change. About 59.5% of households rent today, against 61.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 69.3% to 74%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92618 in Irvine, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 92618 covers Irvine, CA. The median rent here is $3,398/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,611/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,078/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($145,731/yr), ZIP 92618 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92618?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92618 (Irvine, CA) is $3,398. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92618 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92618's median rent of $3,398/mo is $1,447 (74%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 92618 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92618 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #201 out of 898 ZIPs tracked at $3,398/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92618?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $136,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,398/mo in ZIP 92618. The local median household income is $145,731/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92618?

Rent in ZIP 92618 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92618 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92618 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,398/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($145,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92618 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92618 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.5% of ZIP 92618 households are renters, while 40.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92618 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92618 compare to the rest of Irvine?

ZIP 92618 is pricier than Irvine as a whole. At $3,398/mo, it's $72 above the Irvine citywide median of $3,326/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92618 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92618 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,398/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92618's median household income ($145,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92618 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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