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 $3,700, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $61 (-3.26%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $1,798. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $298 (-11.57%) year-over-year from $2,573 to $2,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2 (-0.07%) year-over-year from $3,197 to $3,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $302 (7.54%) year-over-year from $3,998 to $4,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,086 (20.06%) year-over-year from $5,414 to $6,500. 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 5.86% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$51.00	$1,798	$1,858 (-3.26%)	$1,765 (1.84%)
1 BR	$42.00	$2,275	$2,573 (-11.57%)	$2,162 (5.24%)
2 BR	$37.33	$3,195	$3,197 (-0.07%)	$2,764 (15.59%)
3 BR	$34.85	$4,300	$3,998 (7.54%)	$3,558 (20.87%)
4+ BR	$33.77	$6,500	$5,414 (20.06%)	$4,500 (44.44%)

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 $3,380 per month. A total of 30 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sunrise Manor, NV, with an average rent of $1,410, 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 12.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 6.41% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.33% 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	$1,627	$2,095	$3,100	$2,562
Glendale, CA	$1,850	$2,100	$3,000	$2,995
Burbank, CA	$2,450	$2,250	$2,995	$3,400
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,500	$2,860	$3,500
San Jose, CA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,250	$3,600
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,395	$3,725
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,495	$6,239	$4,512
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,450	$3,150	$4,900
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,050	$3,500	$4,750	$8,500
Malibu, CA	$4,950	$5,775	$6,925	$25,000

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 100 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 100 total neighborhoods in or near California in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 56 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than California's average rent, which is actually $3,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,241 per month. Whereas, at $18,945 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	$1,475	$1,995	$2,908	$2,166
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,443	$1,610	$2,200
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,350	$1,795	$2,300
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$1,713	$2,350	$2,500
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,000	$2,500	$2,773
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,171	$2,700	$3,998	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,128	$2,465	$3,150	$2,828
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$1,950	$2,873	$3,000
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$2,000	$2,850	$3,208
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,295	$2,925	$3,500
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,323	$3,695	$3,500
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$3,080	$3,273	$3,625
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,573	$1,995	$2,966	$3,800
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,523	$3,495	$3,816
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,712	$2,950	$4,356	$4,200
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,875	$2,798	$4,300
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,050	$2,995	$4,138	$4,350
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,411	$3,212	$4,550
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,857	$2,123	$2,900	$4,698
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,225	$3,300	$5,198	$4,850
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,350	$4,598	$4,995
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,673	$2,391	$3,950	$5,250
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,997	$2,750	$4,500	$5,295
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,170	$4,591	$6,260	$5,389
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,993	$2,195	$3,200	$5,695
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,950	$3,495	$6,725
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,900	$6,200	$6,725
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,895	$5,095	$9,000
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,438	$7,400	$16,248
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,700	$7,425	$18,945

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 37 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 $2,050. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 31 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bannock, ID. Its average rent per month is $985. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 21.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 44.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 46.27% 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	$935	$950	$1,375	$1,685
Sacramento, CA	$1,295	$1,384	$1,993	$2,000
San Joaquin, CA	$1,150	$1,475	$1,460	$2,550
Alameda, CA	$1,973	$2,213	$2,895	$2,900
Contra Costa, CA	$1,413	$1,875	$2,825	$3,450
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,256	$3,200	$3,650
Santa Clara, CA	$2,073	$2,982	$3,542	$3,950
Ventura, CA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,998	$4,100
San Mateo, CA	$3,043	$3,219	$4,373	$4,400
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,495	$6,239	$4,512

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,398. 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $22,475 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,663. That's at least $45 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near California is $2,199 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 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	$2,198	$2,550	$4,850	$4,850
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,000	$3,450	$6,925	$6,850
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,395	$3,820	$3,970
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$2,613	$3,500	$3,950
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,095	$4,195	$4,200
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$4,800	$6,225	$22,475
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,385	$5,448	$5,900
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$3,195	$3,200	$3,395
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,895	$5,395	$9,850
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,470	$2,463	$3,389	$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 $3,700. 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 $51.00. There are a total of 1,175 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 $2,288 and an average price per square feet of $42.00. There are a total of 4,666 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 $37.33. There are a total of 8,050 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 -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.