Last updated October 14, 2026
Average Rent in California (2026)
Average rent across California is $3,199/mo as of October 2026, based on 17,997 units tracked daily across 228 cities and 1607 apartment communities. Rents are down $192 (6.5%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $504 to $25,000.
$3,199
Avg Rent/mo
17,997
Units Tracked
228
Cities
-$192
30-Day Change
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026. APA
Average Rent. (October 2026). Average Rent in California (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/california/rent-trends/ HTML link
Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/california/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, October 2026. Explore California Cities
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California Rent by City
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| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $3,190 | -$378 | 1,354 | $1,498 |
| Sunnyvale | $6,428 | +$274 | 1,048 | $2,575 |
| San Diego | $3,480 | +$88 | 635 | $1,500 |
| Murrieta | $2,638 | -$243 | 468 | $1,752 |
| Santa Ana | $3,135 | -$15 | 452 | $1,065 |
| San Francisco | $5,012 | -$848 | 335 | $980 |
| Carlsbad | $3,685 | +$932 | 309 | $2,193 |
| Anaheim | $2,831 | +$31 | 306 | $1,777 |
| Oakland | $3,608 | -$294 | 277 | $1,910 |
| Sacramento | $2,236 | -$63 | 273 | $1,410 |
| Mountain View | $4,774 | +$410 | 240 | $2,195 |
| Ontario | $2,639 | -$52 | 227 | $1,319 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $2,712 | -$13 | 225 | $1,832 |
| Clovis | $1,446 | -$11 | 222 | $504 |
| El Cajon | $2,559 | +$646 | 222 | $1,603 |
| Lancaster | $2,620 | -$696 | 214 | $1,470 |
| Riverside | $2,471 | -$44 | 212 | $1,795 |
| Arcadia | $3,201 | -$112 | 203 | $1,225 |
| Manteca | $2,408 | -$24 | 201 | $1,700 |
| Alhambra | $3,609 | -$215 | 190 | $1,546 |
Show 208 smaller California cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo | $3,261 | -$117 | 187 | $1,699 |
| Vista | $2,759 | -$31 | 184 | $1,809 |
| Santa Cruz | $3,720 | -$155 | 175 | $1,200 |
| Milpitas | $3,791 | +$419 | 174 | $2,600 |
| Oxnard | $3,000 | +$262 | 169 | $1,732 |
| Chino Hills | $2,915 | +$322 | 167 | $2,042 |
| Antioch | $2,374 | -$4 | 166 | $1,551 |
| Vacaville | $2,575 | -$172 | 158 | $1,795 |
| Corona | $2,615 | -$78 | 150 | $1,719 |
| Lake Forest | $3,146 | +$307 | 147 | $2,415 |
| Inglewood | $3,095 | -$734 | 146 | $1,907 |
| Santa Rosa | $2,721 | -$48 | 145 | $1,675 |
| Stockton | $1,740 | -$112 | 145 | $574 |
| San Jose | $3,669 | -$526 | 143 | $2,050 |
| Camarillo | $2,677 | -$126 | 142 | $897 |
| Chula Vista | $2,594 | -$206 | 127 | $1,750 |
| San Ramon | $2,837 | -$283 | 124 | $2,103 |
| Simi Valley | $2,668 | -$352 | 124 | $1,200 |
| Escondido | $3,136 | +$173 | 123 | $1,750 |
| Pleasanton | $3,345 | -$265 | 122 | $2,297 |
| East Palo Alto | $2,504 | -$34 | 121 | $1,985 |
| Fremont | $3,601 | -$66 | 121 | $2,075 |
| Rancho Cordova | $1,905 | -$792 | 121 | $1,150 |
| Ventura | $3,046 | +$81 | 121 | $2,113 |
| San Marcos | $2,984 | +$11 | 119 | $2,125 |
| Huntington Beach | $3,543 | -$48 | 114 | $2,149 |
| Eastvale | $2,324 | -$59 | 112 | $1,350 |
| Thousand Oaks | $3,100 | -$96 | 110 | $2,200 |
| Glendale | $3,277 | -$59 | 109 | $1,899 |
| Yorba Linda | $2,978 | +$176 | 108 | $2,025 |
| Tustin | $2,559 | -$553 | 107 | $1,750 |
| Moreno Valley | $2,359 | -$10 | 103 | $1,848 |
| Fontana | $2,575 | -$140 | 101 | $1,546 |
| Berkeley | $4,402 | +$40 | 100 | $2,333 |
| Fairfield | $2,382 | -$111 | 99 | $1,588 |
| Irvine | $3,964 | +$147 | 97 | $2,502 |
| Upland | $2,536 | -$76 | 96 | $1,850 |
| Concord | $2,598 | -$363 | 94 | $1,825 |
| Dublin | $2,728 | -$226 | 93 | $1,000 |
| Santa Clarita | $2,953 | -$73 | 93 | $2,122 |
| Elk Grove | $2,442 | -$347 | 92 | $1,356 |
| Santa Monica | $4,174 | -$834 | 88 | $1,557 |
| Long Beach | $3,573 | -$322 | 87 | $2,260 |
| Redwood City | $5,161 | -$897 | 85 | $2,275 |
| Cupertino | $4,639 | +$206 | 83 | $1,060 |
| Orange | $3,209 | +$384 | 83 | $2,392 |
| Chino | $3,217 | +$371 | 81 | $1,000 |
| West Covina | $2,477 | -$17 | 81 | $1,625 |
| Oceanside | $2,873 | -$227 | 80 | $2,057 |
| Roseville | $2,334 | +$117 | 79 | $1,390 |
| Encinitas | $3,878 | +$1,693 | 78 | $1,000 |
| Vallejo | $2,216 | +$49 | 78 | $1,458 |
| Valencia | $2,813 | -$51 | 76 | $2,370 |
| Richmond | $2,360 | -$133 | 74 | $1,683 |
| San Mateo | $5,369 | +$327 | 74 | $3,810 |
| Hayward | $3,029 | -$172 | 73 | $2,155 |
| Livermore | $2,988 | -$280 | 73 | $1,699 |
| San Clemente | $3,144 | -$161 | 72 | $2,527 |
| Lake Elsinore | $2,053 | -$422 | 71 | $1,157 |
| Torrance | $3,194 | -$63 | 71 | $1,975 |
| Jurupa Valley | $1,994 | -- | 70 | $1,350 |
| Palmdale | $2,052 | +$140 | 70 | $1,194 |
| Alameda | $3,131 | +$40 | 68 | $2,222 |
| Santa Maria | $2,483 | -$406 | 68 | $1,295 |
| Bakersfield | $1,813 | +$8 | 67 | $1,100 |
| Redlands | $2,788 | +$341 | 67 | $1,999 |
| Laguna Niguel | $3,128 | -$241 | 66 | $2,467 |
| Duarte | $3,232 | +$302 | 62 | $2,204 |
| Burbank | $2,667 | +$44 | 61 | $1,771 |
| Fresno | $1,593 | +$106 | 60 | $854 |
| Downey | $2,506 | +$165 | 59 | $1,790 |
| Victorville | $1,816 | -$177 | 59 | $1,299 |
| Dana Point | $3,875 | -$652 | 57 | $2,800 |
| Napa | $2,663 | -$249 | 55 | $1,799 |
| Pasadena | $3,396 | -$449 | 54 | $2,000 |
| Davis | $2,059 | +$72 | 53 | $600 |
| Rocklin | $2,265 | +$65 | 53 | $1,312 |
| Montclair | $2,841 | +$1,353 | 51 | $2,098 |
| Petaluma | $2,886 | +$173 | 51 | $2,430 |
| Walnut Creek | $2,917 | +$304 | 51 | $1,676 |
| Menifee | $2,473 | +$108 | 50 | $2,045 |
| San Rafael | $3,279 | -$234 | 50 | $2,250 |
| Daly City | $3,712 | +$228 | 49 | $2,000 |
| Pomona | $2,334 | -$51 | 49 | $1,789 |
| Fountain Valley | $2,860 | -$158 | 48 | $2,329 |
| Pleasant Hill | $3,091 | -$609 | 48 | $1,595 |
| Woodland | $1,887 | -$99 | 48 | $1,126 |
| Santee | $2,502 | -$80 | 47 | $1,825 |
| San Bernardino | $1,840 | -$123 | 46 | $912 |
| Salinas | $2,890 | -$288 | 44 | $1,760 |
| Morgan Hill | $3,779 | -$470 | 43 | $2,914 |
| West Sacramento | $2,423 | -$42 | 43 | $1,647 |
| Fullerton | $2,995 | -$91 | 42 | $2,217 |
| Grand Terrace | $2,122 | -$44 | 42 | $1,788 |
| Culver City | $2,750 | -$371 | 40 | $2,061 |
| Larkspur | $4,688 | -$104 | 40 | $2,669 |
| Santa Barbara | $3,299 | +$1,280 | 40 | $750 |
| Hesperia | $2,109 | +$385 | 38 | $1,425 |
| Highland | $2,655 | -$71 | 38 | $1,650 |
| Agoura Hills | $3,034 | -$266 | 37 | $2,365 |
| Hawthorne | $3,271 | -$339 | 36 | $1,799 |
| Modesto | $1,979 | -$133 | 36 | $1,150 |
| Porterville | $1,025 | -$52 | 35 | $702 |
| Bellflower | $2,576 | -$151 | 34 | $1,960 |
| Belmont | $3,961 | -$901 | 34 | $2,658 |
| Lathrop | $3,183 | -$282 | 34 | $2,399 |
| Norco | $2,924 | -$8 | 34 | $2,349 |
| Compton | $2,751 | -$61 | 33 | $1,250 |
| Union City | $3,225 | -$122 | 33 | $2,355 |
| Westminster | $2,593 | +$122 | 33 | $1,659 |
| Wildomar | $2,359 | -$56 | 33 | $1,999 |
| Garden Grove | $2,805 | -$611 | 32 | $2,025 |
| Citrus Heights | $1,708 | -$297 | 31 | $1,059 |
| Costa Mesa | $3,318 | -$31 | 31 | $2,534 |
| Indio | $1,850 | +$206 | 31 | $1,115 |
| Hemet | $2,183 | -$61 | 29 | $1,500 |
| Monrovia | $2,867 | +$37 | 29 | $2,364 |
| Whittier | $2,988 | +$470 | 29 | $1,000 |
| Hanford | $1,892 | +$100 | 28 | $1,207 |
| Rialto | $2,452 | +$151 | 28 | $1,625 |
| Temecula | $2,399 | -$285 | 28 | $2,122 |
| Aliso Viejo | $3,138 | -$206 | 25 | $2,410 |
| Oak Park | $2,583 | -$48 | 25 | $2,340 |
| Palm Desert | $2,646 | -$36 | 25 | $2,045 |
| Perris | $2,502 | +$842 | 25 | $1,127 |
| El Monte | $2,709 | -$1,040 | 24 | $1,500 |
| San Dimas | $3,155 | -$28 | 24 | $2,260 |
| Buena Park | $3,021 | -$425 | 23 | $2,300 |
| Gilroy | $2,818 | +$67 | 23 | $2,228 |
| Tracy | $2,115 | -$25 | 22 | $1,720 |
| San Gabriel | $3,945 | +$223 | 21 | $3,106 |
| San Leandro | $2,515 | -$833 | 21 | $1,690 |
| Hercules | $3,059 | -$530 | 20 | $2,435 |
| Brentwood | $2,838 | +$144 | 19 | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto | $4,831 | -$532 | 19 | $3,095 |
| Glendora | $2,591 | -$277 | 18 | $2,242 |
| Santa Clara | $4,358 | -$26 | 18 | $3,560 |
| Azusa | $2,926 | +$205 | 17 | $2,399 |
| La Mesa | $2,789 | +$165 | 17 | $2,426 |
| Foster City | $4,116 | +$1,010 | 16 | $2,986 |
| West Hollywood | $4,228 | -$523 | 16 | $2,844 |
| Folsom | $2,261 | +$26 | 15 | $2,024 |
| Carson | $3,166 | -$86 | 14 | $2,695 |
| Turlock | $2,016 | +$16 | 14 | $1,794 |
| Westlake Village | $3,071 | +$253 | 14 | $2,470 |
| El Sobrante | $2,886 | -- | 13 | $2,330 |
| Norwalk | $2,914 | +$300 | 13 | $2,098 |
| Pico Rivera | $2,506 | +$157 | 13 | $1,714 |
| Campbell | $3,938 | -$33 | 12 | $3,290 |
| Covina | $2,069 | +$83 | 12 | $1,835 |
| Lemoore | $1,626 | -$12 | 12 | $1,300 |
| Monterey Park | $2,393 | -$17 | 12 | $1,866 |
| Visalia | $2,112 | -$63 | 12 | $1,895 |
| Chico | $1,121 | +$256 | 11 | $695 |
| La Habra | $2,919 | -$301 | 11 | $2,397 |
| National City | $1,828 | -$300 | 11 | $1,355 |
| Pacifica | $4,102 | +$142 | 11 | $3,225 |
| Playa Vista | $3,395 | -$160 | 11 | $2,817 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | $2,847 | -$83 | 11 | $2,395 |
| American Canyon | $3,499 | -$391 | 10 | $2,600 |
| Colton | $1,566 | -$37 | 10 | $1,399 |
| Goleta | $2,103 | -$83 | 10 | $850 |
| Suisun City | $2,201 | -$34 | 10 | $2,075 |
| Corte Madera | $6,031 | +$319 | 9 | $3,840 |
| Menlo Park | $7,513 | -$227 | 8 | $5,783 |
| Montebello | $2,416 | -$37 | 8 | $2,379 |
| Newark | $3,066 | +$3 | 8 | $2,395 |
| Newhall | $2,412 | +$94 | 8 | $2,136 |
| Pittsburg | $2,564 | +$642 | 8 | $1,445 |
| Redding | $1,221 | +$47 | 8 | $660 |
| Rohnert Park | $2,861 | +$59 | 8 | $2,363 |
| Stanton | $2,845 | -$265 | 8 | $2,548 |
| Benicia | $2,314 | +$66 | 7 | $2,008 |
| El Cerrito | $3,048 | -- | 7 | $2,977 |
| Fair Oaks | $1,790 | +$93 | 7 | $1,615 |
| Lodi | $2,109 | -$30 | 7 | $1,895 |
| Lomita | $3,895 | +$82 | 7 | $3,071 |
| San Juan Capistrano | $3,580 | +$57 | 7 | $3,065 |
| South Gate | $1,809 | -$34 | 7 | $669 |
| Emeryville | $2,363 | -- | 6 | $2,145 |
| Lincoln | $2,580 | +$1,198 | 6 | $1,750 |
| Orangevale | $2,050 | +$14 | 6 | $1,728 |
| Lakeside | $3,667 | -$91 | 5 | $1,997 |
| San Anselmo | $2,998 | -$175 | 5 | $2,841 |
| South San Francisco | $4,202 | -$833 | 5 | $3,052 |
| Carmichael | $1,696 | -$127 | 4 | $1,571 |
| Castro Valley | $2,515 | -- | 4 | $2,038 |
| Cerritos | $2,801 | -$204 | 4 | $2,266 |
| Newport Beach | $2,709 | +$250 | 4 | $1,550 |
| San Pablo | $2,125 | -- | 4 | $2,125 |
| Solana Beach | $3,369 | +$196 | 4 | $2,865 |
| Stevenson Ranch | $2,837 | -$342 | 4 | $2,564 |
| Beaumont | $1,189 | -- | 3 | $1,045 |
| La Puente | $1,036 | -- | 3 | $752 |
| Lindsay | $985 | -$164 | 3 | $659 |
| Lynwood | $1,481 | -- | 3 | $1,297 |
| Tulare | $1,933 | +$17 | 3 | $1,900 |
| Bay Point | $1,981 | +$145 | 2 | $1,790 |
| Bermuda Dunes | $2,094 | +$5 | 2 | $1,886 |
| Lakewood | $2,668 | -$212 | 2 | $2,445 |
| Santa Fe Springs | $2,317 | +$131 | 2 | $2,273 |
| Baldwin Park | $2,204 | -- | 1 | $2,204 |
| Cardiff | $2,845 | +$110 | 1 | $2,845 |
| Madera | $1,468 | +$148 | 1 | $1,468 |
| Manhattan Beach | $3,000 | -- | 1 | $3,000 |
| San Jacinto | $2,900 | -- | 1 | $2,900 |
| Wilmington | $3,499 | -$100 | 1 | $3,499 |
| Yuba City | $1,300 | +$75 | 1 | $1,300 |
Which California Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across California cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in California
Across the 325 California buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $195M per month ($2.3B a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Stanford West | Redwood City, CA | $2.9M/mo | 99% | 628 |
| 2.Atlas Apartments | Oakland, CA | $2.4M/mo | 94% | 633 |
| 3.Fountain Park Apartments | Playa Vista, CA | $2.3M/mo | 98% | 705 |
| 4.Residences at West Edge | Santa Monica, CA | $2.3M/mo | 98% | 600 |
| 5.Homecoming at Eastvale | Eastvale, CA | $2.3M/mo | 96% | 738 |
| 6.Vineyards Resort Apartment Ontario | Ontario, CA | $2.3M/mo | 94% | 925 |
| 7.The Asher | Fremont, CA | $2.3M/mo | 93% | 632 |
| 8.Juniper | Daly City, CA | $2.2M/mo | 98% | 815 |
| 9.Ferrante Apartments | Los Angeles, CA | $2.0M/mo | 63% | 1150 |
| 10.The Uptown | Oakland, CA | $1.9M/mo | 97% | 664 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in California broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,519 | $912 | $5,248 | 1,399 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,730 | $504 | $15,000 | 6,879 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,235 | $574 | $19,794 | 7,284 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,899 | $600 | $23,104 | 1,018 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
California Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked California apartments.
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What is the average rent in California?
The average rent in California is $3,199 per month as of October 2026, based on 17,997 units tracked across 228 cities.
Which California city has the cheapest rent?
Porterville has the lowest average rent in California at $1,025 per month, with units starting from $702.
Are rents going up or down in California?
Rents in California have decreased by $192 (6.5%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in California?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in California is $2,730 per month, with 6,879 units available.
What is the most expensive city in California?
Menlo Park is the most expensive city in California with an average rent of $7,513 per month.
How many apartments are available in California?
We track 17,997 individual units across 1607 apartment communities in 228 California cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in California?
The average studio apartment rent in California is $2,519 per month.
How often are California rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All California rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.