# Southern California Rents Are Dropping | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-11T15:12:10+00:00
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Southern California’s rental market is cooling down—60% of cities report rent drops, with average one-bedroom prices at $1,921 and two-bedrooms at $2,359. Driven by slower economic growth, fewer new renters, and rising supply, landlords are feeling the squeeze. Affordability gaps are widening: cheaper cities like Ventura and LA saw 80% rent declines, while Orange County bucks the trend with hikes. Top drops hit Santa Monica, Pomona, and Pasadena (down 6%), while Chino and Newport Beach surged. If you’re hunting for a deal, target areas where landlords are under pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/01a8bee725f62561

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