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Average Rent in Pleasanton, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Pleasanton, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,209/mo
▼ 5.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,390/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
60
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Pleasanton, CA
Compare average rent across Pleasanton, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton 94566 | $3,570 | $2,726 | 2 | 25 |
| Pleasanton 94568 | $2,951 | $2,390 | 4 | 35 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Pleasanton, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Pleasanton, CA is $3,209 per month across 6 apartment communities and 60 available units. Rents have decreased $166 (5.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avalon Dublin Station starting at $2,390/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,539/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,753/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,649/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,167/mo.
Prices range from $2,390 to $4,650 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Pleasanton, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Pleasanton, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Pleasanton, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Dublin Station | $2,390/mo | $2,764/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
| Emerald Park | $2,530/mo | $2,774/mo | 8 | 3.8 |
| Connolly Station Apartments | $2,569/mo | $3,116/mo | 17 | 3.8 |
| 5421 at Dublin Station | $2,633/mo | $2,921/mo | 3 | 3 |
| Vintage Apartments | $2,726/mo | $3,457/mo | 21 | 4.4 |
| The Kensington | $3,773/mo | $4,163/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Pleasanton, CA Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$128,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,209/mo.
Comfortable income
$154,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,390/mo), you need to earn at least $96,000/year.
Median household income in Pleasanton, CA is $186,206 , about 21% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pleasanton, CA
Overall prices in Pleasanton, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Pleasanton, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,209 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,345/mo |
Population
77,500
Median household income
$186,206
Census median rent
$3,017/mo
Rent as % of income
29.7%
Median age
42.4
Mean commute
34 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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