Average Rent in California

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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,695, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $7 (-0.36%) year-over-year from $1,857 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $281 (-10.89%) year-over-year from $2,581 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $70 (2.20%) year-over-year from $3,180 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $464 (11.71%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $4,431. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,951 (38.68%) year-over-year from $5,044 to $6,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 6.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.80% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.58	$1,850	$1,857 (-0.36%)	$1,765 (4.82%)
1 BR	$42.21	$2,300	$2,581 (-10.89%)	$2,143 (7.33%)
2 BR	$37.50	$3,250	$3,180 (2.20%)	$2,732 (18.98%)
3 BR	$34.23	$4,431	$3,967 (11.71%)	$3,548 (24.88%)
4+ BR	$33.29	$6,995	$5,044 (38.68%)	$4,517 (54.87%)

Historical Rents in California

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Top Cities Near California

There are a total of 49 cities nearby California. The average rent in California is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 31 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sunrise Manor, NV, with an average rent of $1,375, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near California is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in California is 16.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 6.25% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.91% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near California in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,995	$2,288	$2,773	$2,495
Glendale, CA	$1,689	$2,250	$3,000	$3,095
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,495	$2,930	$3,200
San Jose, CA	$1,950	$2,595	$3,400	$3,428
Burbank, CA	$2,886	$2,300	$3,250	$3,500
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,390	$3,650
San Francisco, CA	$2,735	$4,433	$6,247	$4,512
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,150	$4,900
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,600	$3,150	$4,950	$7,995
Malibu, CA	$4,375	$6,000	$6,500	$25,000

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 95 neighborhoods in or near California. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Rhodes Ranch, and Mira Villas. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 95 total neighborhoods in or near California in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $3,525 per month. A total of 52 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than California's average rent, which is actually $3,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Bella Vita has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $18,498 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near California. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,995	$2,852	$2,148
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,745	$1,550	$2,195
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,295	$1,900	$2,350
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,799	$2,288	$2,400
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,210	$2,700	$4,200	$2,800
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,947	$2,595	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,220	$2,525	$3,181	$2,825
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$1,950	$2,750	$3,297
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,200	$2,800	$3,350
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$2,750	$3,297	$3,483
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$2,348	$2,750	$3,495
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,370	$3,850	$3,600
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$2,000	$3,148	$3,948
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,772	$2,149	$3,198	$3,968
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,632	$2,850	$4,273	$4,150
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,500	$3,898	$4,170
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,340	$3,625	$4,200
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$2,995	$3,985	$4,498
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,573	$1,998	$2,650	$4,500
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,200	$3,995	$4,561
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$3,935	$4,509	$6,159	$4,654
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,230	$2,350	$3,114	$4,750
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,240	$3,275	$4,695	$5,000
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,997	$2,549	$4,750	$5,195
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,799	$1,785	$3,150	$5,600
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,174	$3,100	$6,000	$6,000
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,800	$7,948
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,650	$5,100	$9,500
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$2,550	$3,400	$4,975	$13,000
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$4,750	$7,000	$18,498

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 39 counties located by California. Some of these counties include Kern, CA, Sacramento, CA, and San Joaquin, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,010. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of 32 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bannock, ID. Its average rent per month is $999. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,980, Santa Barbara, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 20.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 40.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 47.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kern, CA	$2,350	$900	$1,525	$1,775
Sacramento, CA	$1,295	$1,372	$1,950	$2,098
San Joaquin, CA	$1,325	$1,525	$1,800	$2,850
Alameda, CA	$1,900	$2,395	$2,900	$2,895
San Luis Obispo, CA	$1,550	$2,075	$2,900	$3,400
Contra Costa, CA	$800	$1,825	$2,833	$3,499
Santa Clara, CA	$1,950	$2,997	$3,500	$3,798
San Mateo, CA	$2,950	$3,108	$4,500	$4,353
San Francisco, CA	$2,735	$4,433	$6,247	$4,512
Santa Barbara, CA	$5,448	$2,400	$6,150	$5,980

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 27 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 89103, Paradise, NV at $1,572 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $22,500 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,634. That's at least $43 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near California is $2,275 per month. Or in other words, $39 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,212 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in California. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90046, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,595	$4,400	$4,350
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,175	$3,350	$6,450	$6,725
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,395	$3,995	$3,988
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,173	$2,585	$3,900	$4,195
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,473	$2,075	$3,800	$3,850
90210, Los Angeles, CA	$2,600	$3,500	$8,500	$22,500
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,195	$2,875	$5,395	$5,250
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,625	$3,395	$3,635
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,700	$5,295	$10,495
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,205	$2,441	$3,225	$4,500

Frequently Asked Questions - California Average Rents

What is the average rent price in California?

The average monthly rental price for California apartments for rent is approximately $3,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do California rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in California.

How much is a studio apartment in California?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $50.58. There are a total of 1,253 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in California.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in California?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,295 and an average price per square feet of $42.21. There are a total of 4,769 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in California.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in California?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $37.50. There are a total of 8,384 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in California.

How have rent prices in California changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in California can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $2,956/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.