Last updated August 24, 2026
Average Rent in California (2026)
Average rent across California is $2,992/mo as of August 2026, based on 13,283 units tracked daily across 221 cities and 1392 apartment communities. Rents are up $117 (4.2%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $15,000.
$2,992
Avg Rent/mo
13,283
Units Tracked
221
Cities
+$117
30-Day Change
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), August 2026. APA
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Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/california/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, August 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 | $3,003 | +$117 | 1,172 | $900 |
| San Diego | $3,405 | +$153 | 570 | $1,799 |
| Santa Ana | $3,196 | +$54 | 443 | $1,928 |
| Murrieta | $2,644 | -$21 | 367 | $1,765 |
| Anaheim | $2,882 | +$3 | 249 | $1,737 |
| Oakland | $3,737 | +$181 | 237 | $1,248 |
| Milpitas | $4,196 | -$669 | 210 | $2,475 |
| Sacramento | $2,349 | -$59 | 193 | $1,395 |
| Riverside | $2,528 | +$226 | 191 | $1,695 |
| Santa Cruz | $3,672 | -$63 | 189 | $843 |
| Lake Forest | $3,037 | -$38 | 186 | $2,225 |
| Manteca | $2,423 | +$38 | 180 | $1,500 |
| Antioch | $2,339 | +$207 | 175 | $1,451 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $2,806 | +$297 | 174 | $1,870 |
| Ontario | $2,625 | -$226 | 165 | $1,605 |
| Escondido | $3,276 | -$66 | 157 | $1,719 |
| Sunnyvale | $3,991 | -$30 | 149 | $2,700 |
| Huntington Beach | $3,501 | +$244 | 147 | $2,047 |
| San Francisco | $4,190 | -$663 | 146 | $750 |
| East Palo Alto | $2,579 | -$37 | 143 | $1,900 |
Show 201 smaller California cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard | $3,019 | -$120 | 143 | $2,079 |
| Mountain View | $4,590 | -$138 | 142 | $2,782 |
| Vista | $2,805 | +$52 | 140 | $1,822 |
| Mission Viejo | $3,092 | -$135 | 137 | $1,075 |
| Arcadia | $3,253 | -$22 | 134 | $1,225 |
| Corona | $2,530 | -$136 | 133 | $1,600 |
| Simi Valley | $2,654 | +$218 | 133 | $1,417 |
| Chino Hills | $2,876 | +$122 | 131 | $2,133 |
| Camarillo | $2,647 | -$62 | 130 | $1,766 |
| Lancaster | $2,625 | -$93 | 129 | $1,620 |
| Santa Monica | $3,949 | -$105 | 122 | $1,557 |
| Stockton | $1,805 | +$118 | 121 | $675 |
| Inglewood | $3,269 | -$160 | 120 | $1,933 |
| Alhambra | $3,643 | +$153 | 116 | $1,546 |
| Irvine | $3,704 | -$91 | 109 | $2,434 |
| Pleasanton | $3,311 | +$731 | 109 | $1,195 |
| Ventura | $3,732 | +$273 | 109 | $2,101 |
| Vacaville | $2,457 | +$95 | 106 | $1,025 |
| Santa Rosa | $2,703 | -$235 | 103 | $1,797 |
| Thousand Oaks | $3,120 | +$3 | 102 | $2,467 |
| Upland | $2,504 | -$1,138 | 100 | $1,724 |
| San Jose | $3,565 | -$160 | 94 | $2,050 |
| Woodland | $1,800 | +$89 | 93 | $1,249 |
| Redwood City | $5,170 | +$154 | 90 | $2,195 |
| Duarte | $3,115 | +$94 | 88 | $2,196 |
| Roseville | $2,575 | -$100 | 87 | $1,024 |
| Long Beach | $3,260 | -$111 | 83 | $2,235 |
| San Ramon | $2,828 | +$36 | 78 | $2,199 |
| Alameda | $3,310 | +$156 | 76 | $2,295 |
| San Mateo | $5,209 | -$407 | 76 | $1,950 |
| Daly City | $3,736 | +$412 | 74 | $1,280 |
| Porterville | $938 | -$513 | 74 | $680 |
| Valencia | $2,790 | +$304 | 73 | $2,275 |
| Concord | $2,748 | -$40 | 71 | $1,715 |
| Fremont | $3,616 | +$66 | 71 | $2,025 |
| Palmdale | $2,139 | -$24 | 71 | $1,404 |
| Carlsbad | $3,151 | +$686 | 70 | $2,074 |
| Santa Maria | $2,437 | +$164 | 70 | $1,641 |
| Berkeley | $4,365 | +$569 | 69 | $2,250 |
| Yorba Linda | $3,171 | +$471 | 69 | $2,100 |
| Chula Vista | $2,531 | -$214 | 68 | $1,625 |
| Laguna Niguel | $3,096 | +$149 | 68 | $2,507 |
| Glendale | $3,347 | -$261 | 67 | $2,115 |
| Bakersfield | $1,949 | +$603 | 66 | $1,095 |
| Livermore | $3,112 | +$75 | 64 | $1,699 |
| Clovis | $1,774 | -$222 | 63 | $1,112 |
| West Covina | $2,639 | -$234 | 63 | $822 |
| Fountain Valley | $2,825 | +$149 | 62 | $2,337 |
| Moreno Valley | $2,396 | -$16 | 62 | $1,704 |
| Oceanside | $3,079 | -$514 | 62 | $1,995 |
| Fontana | $2,997 | +$941 | 60 | $1,575 |
| Orange | $3,222 | +$31 | 60 | $2,360 |
| Fairfield | $2,342 | +$27 | 59 | $1,588 |
| Vallejo | $2,106 | +$94 | 59 | $1,248 |
| Burbank | $2,686 | +$112 | 58 | $1,615 |
| Victorville | $1,877 | +$204 | 58 | $1,011 |
| Hayward | $2,832 | +$89 | 57 | $1,008 |
| Napa | $2,705 | -$30 | 56 | $1,601 |
| Salinas | $2,720 | +$98 | 55 | $1,800 |
| Santa Clarita | $2,995 | +$215 | 55 | $1,825 |
| Fresno | $1,577 | +$286 | 54 | $867 |
| Rancho Cordova | $2,241 | +$14 | 54 | $1,338 |
| Norco | $2,919 | +$101 | 53 | $2,449 |
| Redlands | $2,460 | -$35 | 52 | $1,999 |
| Pasadena | $3,173 | -$24 | 51 | $2,000 |
| Petaluma | $2,906 | +$56 | 51 | $1,995 |
| San Rafael | $3,060 | +$422 | 48 | $600 |
| El Cajon | $2,302 | +$14 | 47 | $1,603 |
| Menifee | $2,529 | +$10 | 44 | $1,995 |
| Redding | $1,539 | +$335 | 42 | $632 |
| Westminster | $2,497 | -$145 | 42 | $1,500 |
| Hemet | $1,978 | -$82 | 41 | $1,505 |
| Whittier | $2,757 | +$74 | 40 | $1,000 |
| Lathrop | $3,060 | +$384 | 39 | $2,140 |
| Dana Point | $4,231 | -$89 | 37 | $2,841 |
| Rocklin | $2,272 | -$324 | 37 | $600 |
| San Bernardino | $1,866 | +$192 | 37 | $912 |
| Pomona | $2,527 | +$81 | 36 | $1,789 |
| San Clemente | $3,174 | +$266 | 36 | $2,475 |
| Indio | $1,894 | +$14 | 34 | $1,115 |
| San Dimas | $3,190 | -$158 | 34 | $2,250 |
| San Marcos | $2,836 | +$231 | 34 | $1,949 |
| Downey | $2,953 | -$128 | 33 | $1,799 |
| Gilroy | $2,750 | +$330 | 32 | $1,848 |
| Hawthorne | $2,918 | +$539 | 32 | $1,000 |
| Oak Park | $2,644 | -$245 | 32 | $2,290 |
| Union City | $3,121 | +$29 | 32 | $2,260 |
| Belmont | $4,226 | +$278 | 31 | $3,197 |
| Palm Desert | $2,648 | +$59 | 31 | $2,170 |
| Bellflower | $2,741 | +$336 | 30 | $1,960 |
| Compton | $2,721 | -$369 | 30 | $1,250 |
| Costa Mesa | $3,450 | -$26 | 30 | $2,370 |
| Eastvale | $1,661 | +$2 | 30 | $1,350 |
| Fullerton | $2,980 | -$56 | 30 | $2,267 |
| Hesperia | $2,072 | +$126 | 30 | $1,425 |
| West Sacramento | $2,089 | +$28 | 30 | $850 |
| Dublin | $3,070 | +$98 | 27 | $2,535 |
| Modesto | $2,005 | -$275 | 27 | $1,550 |
| Santee | $2,559 | +$327 | 26 | $1,885 |
| Agoura Hills | $3,233 | +$111 | 25 | $2,625 |
| Hanford | $1,890 | +$63 | 25 | $1,409 |
| San Gabriel | $3,884 | +$235 | 25 | $2,715 |
| Chino | $2,687 | +$285 | 24 | $2,130 |
| Garden Grove | $2,776 | +$201 | 24 | $1,548 |
| Highland | $2,173 | -$57 | 24 | $1,650 |
| Cupertino | $4,473 | -$187 | 23 | $1,060 |
| Monrovia | $2,817 | +$56 | 23 | $2,345 |
| Torrance | $3,091 | +$350 | 23 | $2,135 |
| Chico | $1,323 | -$180 | 22 | $695 |
| Citrus Heights | $1,806 | +$80 | 22 | $1,175 |
| Elk Grove | $2,387 | +$30 | 22 | $1,598 |
| Perris | $2,507 | -$636 | 22 | $1,400 |
| El Monte | $2,678 | +$101 | 21 | $1,300 |
| Rialto | $2,545 | +$394 | 21 | $1,995 |
| Encinitas | $2,942 | +$714 | 20 | $1,500 |
| La Mesa | $2,699 | -$59 | 20 | $2,260 |
| Santa Barbara | $3,492 | -$55 | 20 | $2,500 |
| Tustin | $3,555 | -$183 | 20 | $2,730 |
| Aliso Viejo | $3,316 | +$203 | 19 | $2,660 |
| Buena Park | $3,312 | -$85 | 19 | $2,290 |
| National City | $2,133 | -$252 | 18 | $1,265 |
| Pico Rivera | $2,339 | -$16 | 18 | $1,710 |
| Temecula | $2,742 | +$9 | 18 | $2,206 |
| Foster City | $4,127 | +$152 | 17 | $3,078 |
| Larkspur | $4,090 | +$359 | 17 | $2,669 |
| Morgan Hill | $3,893 | -$106 | 17 | $1,104 |
| Suisun City | $2,146 | +$225 | 17 | $1,850 |
| Davis | $1,981 | -$111 | 16 | $625 |
| West Hollywood | $4,256 | +$329 | 16 | $2,945 |
| Wildomar | $2,515 | -$12 | 16 | $2,125 |
| Glendora | $2,770 | +$25 | 15 | $2,295 |
| Pleasant Hill | $2,841 | +$41 | 15 | $2,265 |
| Stanton | $3,212 | +$334 | 14 | $2,602 |
| Turlock | $2,001 | -$158 | 14 | $1,669 |
| Westlake Village | $2,943 | +$72 | 14 | $2,282 |
| Carson | $3,288 | -$184 | 13 | $2,695 |
| Hercules | $3,304 | +$153 | 13 | $2,395 |
| Norwalk | $2,826 | +$179 | 13 | $2,184 |
| Rohnert Park | $2,594 | +$588 | 13 | $2,268 |
| San Leandro | $2,492 | -$81 | 13 | $1,690 |
| Tulare | $1,927 | +$10 | 13 | $1,750 |
| Pacifica | $3,836 | +$246 | 12 | $3,220 |
| Pittsburg | $1,644 | -$13 | 12 | $1,343 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | $2,927 | -$22 | 12 | $2,420 |
| Campbell | $4,013 | +$59 | 11 | $3,325 |
| Corte Madera | $5,103 | +$1,923 | 11 | $4,170 |
| Stevenson Ranch | $3,061 | +$110 | 11 | $2,724 |
| Palo Alto | $5,126 | +$824 | 10 | $3,595 |
| Playa Vista | $3,282 | -$84 | 10 | $2,727 |
| Richmond | $2,424 | -$54 | 10 | $2,299 |
| Benicia | $2,304 | -$47 | 9 | $2,013 |
| Brentwood | $2,458 | +$424 | 9 | $1,000 |
| Goleta | $2,301 | -$224 | 9 | $1,210 |
| Culver City | $2,995 | +$384 | 8 | $2,072 |
| Lodi | $2,205 | +$221 | 8 | $2,095 |
| Newhall | $2,333 | -$104 | 8 | $1,976 |
| San Juan Capistrano | $3,298 | -$62 | 8 | $2,955 |
| South San Francisco | $4,128 | +$785 | 8 | $2,500 |
| Tracy | $2,222 | +$58 | 8 | $1,810 |
| American Canyon | $3,158 | -$218 | 7 | $2,599 |
| Azusa | $2,719 | +$173 | 7 | $1,500 |
| Covina | $2,092 | -$134 | 7 | $1,811 |
| Lomita | $4,136 | +$261 | 7 | $3,211 |
| Monterey Park | $2,442 | -$128 | 7 | $2,321 |
| Santa Clara | $4,262 | +$273 | 7 | $3,590 |
| Walnut Creek | $3,759 | +$432 | 7 | $2,944 |
| Folsom | $2,114 | -$77 | 6 | $1,899 |
| Grand Terrace | $2,264 | +$56 | 6 | $831 |
| Montebello | $2,555 | -$400 | 6 | $2,280 |
| South Gate | $1,521 | -$189 | 6 | $822 |
| Lakewood | $3,431 | +$375 | 5 | $2,200 |
| Santa Fe Springs | $1,956 | -$261 | 5 | $1,871 |
| Solana Beach | $3,085 | -$134 | 5 | $2,971 |
| Beaumont | $1,208 | -- | 4 | $1,045 |
| Castro Valley | $2,515 | +$701 | 4 | $2,038 |
| Lake Elsinore | $2,229 | +$230 | 4 | $1,967 |
| Orangevale | $2,029 | -$269 | 4 | $1,698 |
| Bermuda Dunes | $2,093 | -$126 | 3 | $2,012 |
| Cerritos | $3,058 | +$201 | 3 | $2,486 |
| Colton | $1,602 | +$34 | 3 | $1,480 |
| Fair Oaks | $1,797 | +$49 | 3 | $1,615 |
| La Habra | $3,431 | +$574 | 3 | $3,147 |
| La Puente | $1,036 | -- | 3 | $752 |
| Lemoore | $1,663 | +$254 | 3 | $1,275 |
| Lynwood | $1,481 | -- | 3 | $1,297 |
| Menlo Park | $9,024 | +$1,990 | 3 | $8,895 |
| Newport Beach | $2,413 | +$672 | 3 | $1,550 |
| Baldwin Park | $2,204 | -- | 2 | $2,204 |
| Lakeside | $2,527 | +$84 | 2 | $2,208 |
| Lincoln | $2,413 | +$638 | 2 | $1,850 |
| Lindsay | $1,149 | -$55 | 2 | $1,068 |
| Madera | $1,320 | +$149 | 2 | $1,171 |
| Merced | $1,027 | +$161 | 2 | $959 |
| San Anselmo | $3,710 | +$370 | 2 | $3,340 |
| Visalia | $2,095 | -$100 | 2 | $1,995 |
| Wilmington | $3,700 | +$30 | 2 | $3,575 |
| Yuba City | $1,323 | -$97 | 2 | $1,195 |
| Cardiff | $2,525 | -$570 | 1 | $2,525 |
| Carmichael | $1,821 | +$144 | 1 | $1,821 |
| Manhattan Beach | $3,000 | -- | 1 | $3,000 |
| Montclair | $1,500 | -$1,490 | 1 | $1,500 |
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 278 California buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $159M per month ($1.9B 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.Vineyards Resort Apartment Ontario | Ontario, CA | $2.4M/mo | 96% | 925 |
| 2.Atlas Apartments | Oakland, CA | $2.4M/mo | 94% | 633 |
| 3.The Asher | Fremont, CA | $2.3M/mo | 94% | 632 |
| 4.Fountain Park Apartments | Playa Vista, CA | $2.3M/mo | 99% | 705 |
| 5.Juniper | Daly City, CA | $2.2M/mo | 98% | 815 |
| 6.Ferrante Apartments | Los Angeles, CA | $2.0M/mo | 63% | 1150 |
| 7.The Uptown | Oakland, CA | $1.9M/mo | 97% | 664 |
| 8.Skylark Apartment Homes | Larkspur, CA | $1.7M/mo | 96% | 455 |
| 9.Vantage Pointe Apartments | San Diego, CA | $1.6M/mo | 93% | 678 |
| 10.AMLI Old Pasadena | Alhambra, CA | $1.5M/mo | 95% | 394 |
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 | $2,831 | $750 | $13,370 | 1,602 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,731 | $600 | $15,000 | 5,357 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,187 | $632 | $12,599 | 5,389 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,677 | $848 | $14,365 | 840 |
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 $2,992 per month as of August 2026, based on 13,283 units tracked across 221 cities.
Which California city has the cheapest rent?
Porterville has the lowest average rent in California at $938 per month, with units starting from $680.
Are rents going up or down in California?
Rents in California have increased by $117 (4.2%) 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 $2,731 per month, with 5,357 units available.
What is the most expensive city in California?
San Mateo is the most expensive city in California with an average rent of $5,209 per month.
How many apartments are available in California?
We track 13,283 individual units across 1392 apartment communities in 221 California cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in California?
The average studio apartment rent in California is $2,831 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.