Average Rent in California

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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $2,269 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,885, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $505 (29.19%) year-over-year from $1,730 to $2,235. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $840 (40.08%) year-over-year from $2,096 to $2,936. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $828 (30.59%) year-over-year from $2,706 to $3,534. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $436 (12.24%) year-over-year from $3,559 to $3,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $583 (-12.73%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $4,000. 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 6.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.57	$2,235	$1,730 (29.19%)	$2,493 (-10.36%)
1 BR	$3.64	$2,936	$2,096 (40.08%)	$1,880 (56.17%)
2 BR	$3.18	$3,534	$2,706 (30.59%)	$2,458 (43.74%)
3 BR	$3.15	$3,995	$3,559 (12.24%)	$3,330 (19.97%)

Historical Rents in California

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Top Cities Near California

There are a total of 14 cities nearby California. The average rent in California is currently $2,325 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sunrise Manor, NV, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near California is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,648 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in California is 17.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 37.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 39.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 47.62% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near California in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Paradise, NV	$2,199	$1,798	$1,700	$2,000
Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,295	$1,545	$2,023
North Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$950	$1,610	$2,100
Newport Beach, CA	$1,883	$2,218	$2,878	$2,194
Las Vegas, NV	$1,195	$1,250	$1,650	$2,195
Enterprise, NV	N/A	$1,500	$1,725	$2,300
Summerlin South, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,300	$2,723
Los Angeles, CA	$2,194	$2,736	$3,689	$2,953
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,374	$2,853	$3,517	$3,062
San Francisco, CA	$2,888	$3,580	$5,097	$3,648

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near California. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Las Vegas, Silverado Ranch, and Mountain Edge. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near California in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $2,578 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,578. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,763 average rent per month, South of Market 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	$1,095	$1,800	$1,400	$1,600
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$2,213	$1,950	$2,100
Mountain Edge, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,198
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,798	$1,600	$2,250
Belltown, Seattle, WA	$1,604	$2,297	$3,350	$2,259
Green Valley North, Henderson, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$2,323
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,985	$2,397
Downtown Redmond, Redmond, WA	$2,150	$2,410	$3,077	$2,573
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$2,225	$2,461	$3,301	$2,584
Southern Highlands, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,713
Central Business District, Seattle, WA	$2,070	$2,780	$5,371	$2,780
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,199	$2,498	$3,200	$2,790
Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA	$2,095	$2,594	$3,375	$2,905
Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA	$2,070	$2,734	$4,166	$3,081
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,209	$3,125	$3,894	$3,257
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,970	$3,745	$5,177	$3,763

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 16 counties located by California. Some of these counties include Clark, NV, Maricopa, AZ, and San Bernardino, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,868. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clark, NV. It's average rent per month is $2,195. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,648, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 9.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 1.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 4.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clark, NV	$1,600	$1,300	$1,600	$2,195
Maricopa, AZ	N/A	$2,100	$1,875	$2,399
San Bernardino, CA	N/A	$2,255	$2,783	$2,660
Orange, CA	$2,043	$2,533	$3,213	$2,706
San Diego, CA	$2,269	$2,614	$3,228	$2,810
Los Angeles, CA	$2,209	$2,607	$3,476	$2,868
Alameda, CA	$2,460	$2,707	$3,436	$2,915
San Mateo, CA	$2,456	$2,881	$3,514	$3,184
Santa Clara, CA	N/A	$2,848	$3,547	$3,194
San Francisco, CA	$2,888	$3,580	$5,097	$3,648

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,295. A total of 22 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 89103, Paradise, NV at $1,485 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,585 per month is 94105, San Francisco, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near California is $1,350 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,875 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
89052, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,423	$2,100	$2,473
89117, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,525	$1,598	$2,495
89148, Clark County, NV	N/A	$1,798	$1,875	$2,295
89128, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,298	$1,578	$2,100
89113, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,350	$1,595	$2,200
89178, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,750	$2,200
89135, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,300	$2,800
89139, Enterprise, NV	N/A	$1,950	$2,998	$2,295
89011, Henderson, NV	$2,075	$1,575	$2,150	$2,300
89129, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$2,195

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 $2,885. 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 $2,269 and an average price per square feet of $4.57. There are a total of 211 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 $2,656 and an average price per square feet of $3.64. There are a total of 704 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 $3,391 and an average price per square feet of $3.18. There are a total of 603 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 0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, and 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 $2,308/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.