Average Rent in California

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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $1,775 for a studio rental to $6,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,750, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1 (0.03%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $139 (-5.70%) year-over-year from $2,439 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $196 (6.33%) year-over-year from $3,099 to $3,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $510 (12.78%) year-over-year from $3,990 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,550 (28.44%) year-over-year from $5,450 to $7,000. 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 5.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.00	$1,800	$1,800 (0.03%)	$1,730 (4.05%)
1 BR	$42.40	$2,300	$2,439 (-5.70%)	$2,096 (9.73%)
2 BR	$37.43	$3,295	$3,099 (6.33%)	$2,706 (21.77%)
3 BR	$35.32	$4,500	$3,990 (12.78%)	$3,559 (26.43%)
4+ BR	$33.84	$7,000	$5,450 (28.44%)	$4,583 (52.73%)

Historical Rents in California

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Top Cities Near California

There are a total of 50 cities nearby California. The average rent in California is currently $3,262 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 $1,472, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near California is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $22,500 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in California is 14.15% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.68% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 7.81% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near California in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berkeley, CA	$1,780	$2,250	$3,000	$2,423
Oakland, CA	$1,554	$2,200	$2,500	$2,562
Glendale, CA	$1,695	$2,175	$2,950	$2,800
Burbank, CA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,200	$3,475
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,430	$2,915	$3,525
Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,300	$3,400	$3,700
San Jose, CA	$1,750	$2,347	$3,600	$4,183
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$4,800
Malibu, CA	$3,500	$5,550	$6,950	$22,500

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 96 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 96 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 55 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than California's average rent, which is actually $3,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,245 per month. Whereas, at $19,925 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	$1,413	$2,090	$2,770	$2,108
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,300	$1,513	$2,295
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,373	$1,950	$2,420
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,700	$2,395	$2,500
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$1,870	$2,650	$2,800
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,044	$2,800	$3,973	$2,806
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,055	$2,327	$3,120	$2,899
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,100	$2,995	$3,194
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$2,120	$3,199	$3,199
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,895	$2,950	$3,200
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$1,995	$2,895	$3,550
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,795	$2,747	$3,250	$3,620
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,525	$3,750	$3,870
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$2,925	$4,021	$3,872
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,898	$2,295	$3,450	$3,948
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$1,975	$2,700	$4,495
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,980	$2,650	$3,973	$4,495
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,823	$2,099	$2,898	$4,600
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,114	$2,317	$3,349	$4,675
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,995	$4,458	$4,699
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,130	$4,569	$6,797	$4,887
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,300	$2,998	$4,995	$5,098
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,125	$2,898	$3,998	$5,200
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,300	$3,999	$5,300
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,895	$6,100
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,350	$3,400	$5,998	$6,300
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,795	$4,000	$6,350
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,941	$3,100	$4,900	$6,445
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,166	$5,497	$17,900
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,825	$7,275	$19,925

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 35 counties located by California. Some of these counties include Kern, CA, Sacramento, CA, and Alameda, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,995. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of 29 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bannock, ID. Its average rent per month is $1,040. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 35.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 43.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 44.47% 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	$1,095	$1,095	$1,439	$1,895
Sacramento, CA	N/A	$1,618	$1,750	$2,295
Alameda, CA	$1,900	$2,295	$2,795	$2,804
Contra Costa, CA	$1,595	$2,000	$2,753	$3,500
Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,249	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,000	$4,150
Santa Clara, CA	$1,948	$3,000	$3,600	$4,230
San Mateo, CA	$2,350	$3,100	$4,361	$4,403
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472
Orange, CA	$2,500	$2,578	$3,600	$4,950

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,473. 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 $1,595 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $23,975 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,627. 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 $2,225 per month. Or in other words, $39 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,335 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	$2,095	$2,500	$4,525	$4,800
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$3,495	$6,240	$6,500
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,899	$3,993
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,450	$3,500	$3,995
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,100	$3,249	$3,773
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$10,695	$6,500	$23,975
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,298	$3,148	$4,998	$5,973
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$3,410	$3,320	$3,450
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$1,941	$2,973	$4,950	$6,750
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,227	$2,422	$3,369	$4,495

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 $3,750. 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 $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $50.00. There are a total of 1,242 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 $42.40. There are a total of 4,534 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 $37.43. There are a total of 7,501 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 -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $3,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.