Average Rent in California

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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $8,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $772 (44.65%) year-over-year from $1,728 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $848 (41.13%) year-over-year from $2,063 to $2,911. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,077 (40.43%) year-over-year from $2,663 to $3,740. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $950 (26.76%) year-over-year from $3,550 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,967 (43.38%) year-over-year from $4,533 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 26.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.48	$2,500	$1,728 (44.65%)	$2,200 (13.63%)
1 BR	$3.66	$2,911	$2,063 (41.13%)	$1,828 (59.22%)
2 BR	$3.25	$3,740	$2,663 (40.43%)	$2,390 (56.49%)
3 BR	$3.00	$4,500	$3,550 (26.76%)	$3,198 (40.70%)
4+ BR	$3.05	$6,500	$4,533 (43.38%)	$4,033 (61.18%)

Historical Rents in California

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Top Cities Near California

There are a total of 31 cities nearby California. The average rent in California is currently $3,774 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Albuquerque, NM, with an average rent of $1,225, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near California is Snowmass Village, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $35,000 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in California is 37.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 5.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near California in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Reno, NV	$1,335	$1,413	$1,795	$2,195
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,299	$2,680	$3,412	$3,542
San Francisco, CA	$2,773	$3,504	$4,910	$3,911
Irvine, CA	$2,406	$2,765	$3,832	$4,350
Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,885	$4,009	$4,800
Santa Monica, CA	$2,642	$3,195	$5,500	$5,700
West Hollywood, CA	$3,299	$3,500	$6,240	$6,373
Newport Beach, CA	$1,897	$2,098	$4,198	$6,500
Laguna Beach, CA	$2,400	$5,500	$8,000	$8,995
Malibu, CA	$6,998	$8,700	$7,850	$30,000

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near California. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Las Vegas, Belltown, and Silverado Ranch. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 total neighborhoods in or near California in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $3,360 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,360. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $18,500 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near California. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV	$1,195	$1,175	$2,295	$1,550
Belltown, Seattle, WA	$1,532	$2,075	$3,222	$2,000
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,385	$1,795	$2,000
Mountain Edge, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,200
Green Valley South, Henderson, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,300
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,495	$1,650	$2,400
Green Valley North, Henderson, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,748	$2,413
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,850	$2,425
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$1,981	$2,339	$3,268	$2,485
Southern Highlands, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,500
Downtown Redmond, Redmond, WA	$2,050	$2,455	$3,084	$2,617
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$2,190	$2,361	$3,215	$2,768
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,150	$2,100	$3,725	$2,950
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,129	$2,659	$4,009	$3,000
Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA	$2,282	$3,108	$4,250	$3,192
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,414	$2,765	$3,945	$3,295
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,898	$4,648	$3,425
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,370	$2,926	$3,900	$3,645
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,467	$2,899	$4,031	$3,934
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,950	$3,995	$3,990
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,863	$3,706	$4,916	$4,056
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,454	$3,025	$4,300
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$2,000	$2,350	$4,500	$4,500
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,230	$3,319	$4,909	$5,448
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$3,295	$3,998	$5,295	$5,450
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,823	$4,500	$5,498
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$3,298	$5,800	$6,650
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,489	$4,293	$6,850
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,600	$3,750	$11,900	$8,450
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,650	$7,500	$18,500

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 32 counties located by California. Some of these counties include Washoe, NV, San Bernardino, CA, and Alameda, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,013. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bernalillo, NM. It's average rent per month is $1,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $36,000, Pitkin, CO is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 11.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 10.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 7.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washoe, NV	$1,335	$1,450	$1,795	$2,295
San Bernardino, CA	$2,200	$1,800	$2,475	$2,765
Alameda, CA	$2,205	$2,634	$3,257	$2,879
Santa Clara, CA	N/A	$2,740	$3,410	$3,025
San Mateo, CA	$2,402	$2,852	$3,659	$3,375
San Francisco, CA	$2,773	$3,504	$4,910	$3,911
Ventura, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,495	$4,300
Orange, CA	$2,200	$2,589	$3,412	$4,300
Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,700	$3,800	$4,500
Santa Barbara, CA	$6,500	$2,750	$5,250	$9,925

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,486. A total of 27 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 89101, Las Vegas, NV at $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $40,000 per month is 81611, Pitkin County, CO.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near California is $1,563 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,600 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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
81611, Pitkin County, CO	$4,200	$8,250	$18,000	$40,000
92253, La Quinta, CA	N/A	$2,225	$4,000	$6,500
89052, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,695	$2,000	$2,450
89117, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,223	$1,650	$2,473
89148, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,873	$2,400
90265, Los Angeles County, CA	$6,998	$8,700	$8,000	$27,750
89128, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,195	$1,550	$2,123
89113, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,340	$1,600	$2,425
92651, Orange County, CA	$2,400	$5,500	$8,000	$9,750
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$6,650	$3,995	$6,700	$8,745

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 $4,000. 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $4.48. There are a total of 333 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 $2,624 and an average price per square feet of $3.66. There are a total of 1,512 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 $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $3.25. There are a total of 2,481 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 0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.41%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $3,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.