Cheap Apartments for Rent in Malibu, CA from $1,600 (19 Rentals)

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Carbon Beach Bunglows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carbon Beach Bunglows

22227 Pacific Coast HwyMalibu, CA 90265
Furnished
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Cavalleri Malibu
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalleri Malibu

6487-6489 Cavalleri RdMalibu, CA 90265
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25350 Malibu Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25350 Malibu Rd

25350 Malibu RdMalibu, CA 90265
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Sea View Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea View Villas

17325 Castellammare DrPacific Palisades, CA 90272
Furnished
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Malibu, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Malibu, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

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$3,950$2,85019
Central Malibu$5,800$3,5003

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 $3,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Malibu apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MalibuanOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$3,500
Malibu Coastline ApartmentsR MC 2+2 DB2BR,2BA$6,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malibu, CA

As of February 26, 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
20656 Pacific Coast Hwy1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$5.38
3035 Sequit Dr, Unit Epic View3035 Sequit DrStudio ,1BA$8.75

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Getting Around Malibu, CA

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26 / 100

Car-Dependent

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20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malibu Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Malibu?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Malibu is at listed at $2,600.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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