Average Rent in Marin, CA

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Current Versus Historical Marin, CA Rents

Marin rentals average $3,110 for a studio rental to $18,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,723, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,132 (57.20%) year-over-year from $1,978 to $3,110. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.04%) year-over-year from $2,445 to $2,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $202 (-6.28%) year-over-year from $3,212 to $3,010. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,200 (-27.30%) year-over-year from $4,395 to $3,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10,862 (133.55%) year-over-year from $8,133 to $18,995. 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 17.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.42% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$24.00	$3,110	$1,978 (57.20%)	$2,175 (43.01%)
1 BR	$41.22	$2,495	$2,445 (2.04%)	$2,435 (2.49%)
2 BR	$39.78	$3,010	$3,212 (-6.28%)	$3,600 (-16.39%)
3 BR	$31.95	$3,195	$4,395 (-27.30%)	$5,448 (-41.36%)
4+ BR	$45.59	$18,995	$8,133 (133.55%)	$7,449 (154.99%)

Historical Rents in Marin, CA

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Top Cities Near Marin

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Marin. The average rent in Marin is currently $4,250 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Marin, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,495 per month.

Let's compare Marin, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Marin, CA is 35.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Marin, CA are about 12.40% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 45.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Marin, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,695	$2,173	$2,925	$2,650
San Jose, CA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,400	$4,250
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,498	$6,257	$4,495

Top Neighborhoods Near Marin

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Marin. One neighborhood in the area is South of Market. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Marin, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Marin, CA is currently around $5,290 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Marin's average rent, which is only $2,723. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Marin, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $5,290 per month. Whereas, at $5,290 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Marin. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,340	$4,604	$6,792	$5,290

Top Counties Near Marin

There are a total of 5 counties located by Marin, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, Contra Costa, CA, and Santa Clara, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,350. That's roughly around $44 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,495, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Marin, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Marin, CA is 22.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Marin, CA is 22.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Marin, CA is 19.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$1,948	$2,295	$2,900	$3,000
Contra Costa, CA	$1,723	$1,975	$2,800	$3,400
Santa Clara, CA	$2,735	$3,065	$3,620	$4,350
San Mateo, CA	$2,400	$3,205	$4,380	$4,432
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,498	$6,257	$4,495

Top Zipcodes Near Marin

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Marin Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Marin, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,723. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Marin, CA 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 Marin, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,110 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Marin.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $41.22. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Marin.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,025 and an average price per square feet of $39.78. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Marin.

How have rent prices in Marin, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Marin, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.57%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Marin, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Marin, CA is around $2,178/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.