Average Rent in Marin, CA

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Current Versus Historical Marin, CA Rents

Marin rentals average $2,045 for a studio rental to $4,495 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,595, or roughly $44 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $325 (18.90%) year-over-year from $1,720 to $2,045. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $123 (5.16%) year-over-year from $2,373 to $2,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.05%) year-over-year from $3,162 to $3,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $638 (16.54%) year-over-year from $3,857 to $4,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,408 (29.37%) year-over-year from $4,792 to $6,200. 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 0.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.42% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $2,045 $1,720 (18.90%) $2,088 (-2.04%)
1 BR $44.22 $2,495 $2,373 (5.16%) $2,498 (-0.13%)
2 BR N/A $3,195 $3,162 (1.05%) $3,367 (-5.10%)
3 BR N/A $4,495 $3,857 (16.54%) $4,632 (-2.95%)

Historical Rents in Marin, CA

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2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Marin

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Marin. The average rent in Marin is currently $3,963 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,501, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Marin, CA is Palo Alto, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,963 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 29.78% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.36% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Marin, CA are about 21.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.55% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Marin, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Oakland, CA $1,667 $2,400 $2,950 $2,501
Fremont, CA $1,875 $2,976 $3,117 $3,230
San Francisco, CA $3,223 $3,695 $4,795 $3,695
San Mateo, CA $2,085 $3,221 $3,550 $3,944
Milpitas, CA $3,389 $3,706 $4,950 $3,981
San Jose, CA $4,063 $3,367 $4,247 $3,994
Santa Clara, CA $3,235 $4,088 $3,677 $4,215
Palo Alto, CA $1,895 $3,438 $4,091 $4,963

Top Neighborhoods Near Marin

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Marin. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Oakland, Nob Hill, and Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Marin, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Marin, CA is currently around $3,658 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Marin's average rent, which is only $2,595. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Marin, Downtown Oakland has the most affordable average rent at $3,053 per month. Whereas, at $4,305 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
Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA $2,956 $3,970 $3,784 $3,053
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA $3,223 $4,800 $4,425 $3,339
Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA $2,929 $3,493 $4,689 $3,658
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA $3,376 $3,692 $4,399 $4,100
South of Market, San Francisco, CA $3,355 $3,827 $4,968 $4,305

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 San Francisco, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,695. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,210, San Mateo, CA is the most expensive county by Marin, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Marin, CA is 0.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Marin, CA is 24.81% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Marin, CA is 22.43% 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 $1,766 $2,489 $2,995 $2,950
Contra Costa, CA $1,375 $1,925 $2,600 $3,400
San Francisco, CA $3,223 $3,695 $4,795 $3,695
Santa Clara, CA $3,389 $3,551 $4,304 $4,084
San Mateo, CA $2,030 $3,114 $3,912 $4,210

Top Zipcodes Near Marin

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Marin, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,781.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,019. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Marin, CA is $3,550 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,755 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Marin, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
94102, San Francisco, CA $3,088 $3,503 $4,675 $3,733
94612, Oakland, CA $2,950 $3,892 $3,821 $3,057
94608, Emeryville, CA $1,828 $2,586 $3,204 $2,597
94107, San Francisco, CA $2,739 $3,597 $4,835 $3,828
95035, Santa Clara County, CA $3,389 $3,706 $4,950 $3,981
95126, San Jose, CA $4,098 $3,367 $5,431 $4,268

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 $2,595. 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 $2,045. There are a total of 4 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 $44.22. There are a total of 19 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 $3,195. There are a total of 15 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 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Marin, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Marin, CA is around $2,076/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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