Average Rent in California

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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $2,244 for a studio rental to $7,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $161 (9.28%) year-over-year from $1,734 to $1,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $314 (15.06%) year-over-year from $2,086 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $608 (22.56%) year-over-year from $2,693 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $802 (22.92%) year-over-year from $3,498 to $4,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,100 (47.73%) year-over-year from $4,400 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 down by 0.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.58	$1,895	$1,734 (9.28%)	$2,829 (-33.02%)
1 BR	$3.86	$2,400	$2,086 (15.06%)	$1,932 (24.25%)
2 BR	$3.28	$3,300	$2,693 (22.56%)	$2,533 (30.28%)
3 BR	$3.00	$4,300	$3,498 (22.92%)	$3,232 (33.06%)
4+ BR	$2.93	$6,500	$4,400 (47.73%)	$3,930 (65.39%)

Historical Rents in California

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Top Cities Near California

There are a total of 47 cities nearby California. The average rent in California is currently $4,115 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that El Paso, TX, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near California is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $29,995 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.61% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near California in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	N/A	$1,923	$2,750	$3,000
Glendale, CA	N/A	$2,488	$3,200	$3,100
San Francisco, CA	$2,738	$3,292	$4,445	$3,620
San Jose, CA	N/A	$2,745	$3,498	$3,703
Burbank, CA	N/A	$3,232	$3,650	$3,883
Los Angeles, CA	$2,195	$2,795	$3,808	$4,495
Thousand Oaks, CA	$3,089	$2,500	$3,350	$5,100
West Hollywood, CA	$2,764	$3,495	$5,745	$5,125
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,095	$4,148	$6,000	$8,925
Malibu, CA	$5,948	$6,098	$7,650	$29,995

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 43 neighborhoods in or near California. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Las Vegas, Silverado Ranch, and The Strip. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 43 total neighborhoods in or near California in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $4,000 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $23,500 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	$820	$1,150	$1,350	$1,300
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,287	$1,700	$1,975
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,075	$1,795	$2,150	$2,050
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,588	$1,550	$2,200
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,795	$2,350
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,389	$2,712	$3,480	$2,932
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,776	$2,787	$3,631	$3,048
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,175	$2,937	$4,402	$3,300
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,973	$2,535	$3,700	$3,408
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,200	$3,450	$3,800
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$3,295	$3,800	$3,998
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,495	$3,600	$4,000
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$3,278	$3,728	$5,083	$4,133
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,550	$3,750	$5,788	$4,150
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,021	$4,576	$4,799
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,599	$3,174	$4,443	$4,873
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,765	$3,770	$4,900
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,445	$4,298	$4,995	$4,995
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$1,808	$2,297	$3,026	$5,199
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,648	$2,995	$4,800	$5,200
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,645	$2,945	$4,500	$5,490
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	N/A	$4,300	$6,000
PGA West, La Quinta, CA	N/A	N/A	$5,000	$6,500
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$3,250	$4,250	$6,000	$6,900
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,743	$2,225	$3,120	$6,975
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,973	$2,395	$3,098	$7,125
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,979	$2,695	$4,509	$7,445
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,900	$3,950	$8,750
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,182	$9,850
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,525	$3,995	$8,623	$23,500

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 43 counties located by California. Some of these counties include Nye, NV, San Bernardino, CA, and Alameda, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. 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 Iron, UT. It's average rent per month is $1,355. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 11.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 16.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 16.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Nye, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,700
San Bernardino, CA	$1,595	$1,575	$2,150	$2,800
Alameda, CA	$1,975	$2,317	$2,875	$3,000
Contra Costa, CA	$1,248	$1,958	$2,484	$3,200
San Francisco, CA	$2,738	$3,292	$4,445	$3,620
Santa Clara, CA	$2,853	$2,770	$3,500	$3,750
San Mateo, CA	$2,316	$2,799	$3,818	$3,814
Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,695	$3,600	$4,195
Ventura, CA	$2,919	$2,480	$3,240	$4,300
Orange, CA	$2,455	$2,667	$3,700	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. A total of 21 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 89119, Paradise, NV at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,750 per month is 91604, Los Angeles, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near California is $1,313 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,610 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
89148, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,623	$2,200
79938, Fort Hancock, TX	N/A	N/A	$975	$1,750
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,999	$3,788	$5,725	$4,475
89117, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,300	$1,598	$2,177
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,525	$2,945	$4,695	$5,498
89052, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,900	$1,823	$2,498
89103, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$1,600
89123, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,450	$1,695	$1,900
89147, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,350	$1,500	$2,100
89129, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,675	$1,950

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 $4,200. 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 $2,244 and an average price per square feet of $4.58. There are a total of 446 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 $2,677 and an average price per square feet of $3.86. There are a total of 2,248 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 $3.28. There are a total of 4,213 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 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.