Last updated May 21, 2026
Average Rent in California (2026)
Average rent across California is $2,894/mo as of May 2026, based on 6,826 units tracked daily across 109 cities and 529 apartment communities. Rents are up $37 (1.3%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $648 to $13,006.
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California Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | $3,245 | -$122 | 598 | $1,860 |
| Los Angeles | $2,878 | +$186 | 565 | $1,640 |
| Irvine | $3,257 | +$197 | 522 | $1,500 |
| San Diego | $3,210 | +$189 | 385 | $1,386 |
| Riverside | $2,536 | -$74 | 212 | $1,500 |
| Sacramento | $2,284 | -$189 | 205 | $1,155 |
| Oakland | $3,356 | -$2 | 201 | $1,000 |
| Berkeley | $3,002 | -$60 | 185 | $765 |
| Anaheim | $2,749 | +$85 | 173 | $1,925 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $2,854 | +$14 | 169 | $2,098 |
| Santa Clarita | $2,833 | -$14 | 157 | $2,040 |
| Lancaster | $2,971 | -$234 | 150 | $1,747 |
| Glendale | $3,358 | +$565 | 123 | $1,795 |
| Inglewood | $3,182 | +$498 | 122 | $1,819 |
| Corona | $2,484 | +$173 | 119 | $1,816 |
| Bakersfield | $1,558 | +$359 | 109 | $750 |
| Long Beach | $2,986 | -$320 | 94 | $1,400 |
| Ontario | $2,546 | +$90 | 86 | $1,150 |
| Santa Rosa | $2,598 | +$270 | 84 | $1,200 |
| Fremont | $3,645 | +$191 | 83 | $2,081 |
Show 89 smaller California cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | $1,924 | +$395 | 82 | $648 |
| San Francisco | $3,769 | -$788 | 82 | $650 |
| Chula Vista | $2,658 | +$460 | 79 | $1,625 |
| San Jose | $3,723 | +$6 | 75 | $2,050 |
| Oceanside | $2,958 | +$5 | 74 | $2,217 |
| Moreno Valley | $2,591 | -$1 | 73 | $1,766 |
| Salinas | $2,555 | +$6 | 72 | $1,400 |
| Valencia | $2,821 | +$96 | 69 | $2,285 |
| Garden Grove | $2,819 | -$267 | 64 | $1,809 |
| Roseville | $2,362 | +$1 | 63 | $1,550 |
| Oxnard | $2,947 | -$7 | 63 | $1,345 |
| Fontana | $2,635 | -$291 | 63 | $1,650 |
| Pleasanton | $3,223 | -$166 | 59 | $2,500 |
| Huntington Beach | $3,110 | -$268 | 59 | $2,250 |
| Vista | $2,896 | -$90 | 55 | $2,267 |
| Vallejo | $1,992 | -$55 | 55 | $1,300 |
| Palmdale | $2,143 | +$137 | 55 | $1,404 |
| Hayward | $2,784 | +$318 | 54 | $1,586 |
| Escondido | $2,788 | -$936 | 48 | $1,550 |
| San Mateo | $4,057 | -$112 | 47 | $2,639 |
| Fresno | $1,793 | -- | 45 | $1,495 |
| Murrieta | $2,319 | -$234 | 42 | $1,799 |
| Mountain View | $4,544 | +$398 | 42 | $3,345 |
| Livermore | $2,911 | +$46 | 41 | $2,235 |
| Upland | $2,906 | -$132 | 40 | $1,150 |
| Citrus Heights | $1,948 | -$42 | 38 | $1,155 |
| Fairfield | $2,210 | -$8 | 37 | $1,588 |
| Carlsbad | $3,143 | -$184 | 37 | $2,217 |
| Antioch | $1,947 | -$64 | 37 | $1,430 |
| Orange | $3,425 | -$245 | 35 | $2,576 |
| Modesto | $2,050 | -$38 | 32 | $1,350 |
| Fullerton | $2,774 | +$6 | 31 | $2,257 |
| Pomona | $2,462 | +$690 | 30 | $1,500 |
| Norco | $2,790 | -$32 | 30 | $2,499 |
| Whittier | $3,198 | -$62 | 29 | $1,850 |
| Sunnyvale | $3,933 | +$182 | 29 | $2,321 |
| Santa Maria | $2,566 | -$30 | 29 | $1,932 |
| Daly City | $3,635 | -$84 | 29 | $1,995 |
| Rocklin | $2,277 | +$108 | 26 | $1,980 |
| Pasadena | $3,060 | +$220 | 25 | $2,000 |
| Dublin | $3,007 | +$27 | 25 | $2,530 |
| Torrance | $2,854 | -$843 | 24 | $1,560 |
| Costa Mesa | $3,163 | -$133 | 24 | $2,699 |
| West Covina | $2,188 | -$15 | 20 | $1,590 |
| Stanton | $2,843 | -$193 | 20 | $2,566 |
| Elk Grove | $1,765 | +$525 | 20 | $1,285 |
| San Leandro | $2,363 | +$246 | 19 | $1,586 |
| Fountain Valley | $2,756 | +$4 | 19 | $2,335 |
| Belmont | $3,636 | -$30 | 18 | $2,639 |
| Rialto | $2,365 | -$175 | 17 | $1,650 |
| Downey | $2,577 | -$52 | 17 | $2,035 |
| San Marcos | $2,877 | +$456 | 15 | $2,217 |
| West Sacramento | $2,362 | +$467 | 14 | $1,550 |
| Pittsburg | $1,686 | -$7 | 14 | $1,430 |
| National City | $2,296 | -$792 | 13 | $1,415 |
| Wildomar | $2,465 | +$47 | 12 | $2,217 |
| Suisun City | $2,125 | -- | 12 | $1,905 |
| Stevenson Ranch | $3,101 | +$97 | 12 | $2,395 |
| Fair Oaks | $1,770 | +$10 | 12 | $1,615 |
| Hercules | $2,953 | +$160 | 11 | $2,303 |
| Burbank | $2,399 | +$230 | 10 | $1,675 |
| Ventura | $3,193 | -$521 | 9 | $2,299 |
| Santa Fe Springs | $2,171 | -$81 | 8 | $2,035 |
| Richmond | $2,374 | -$25 | 8 | $2,199 |
| Norwalk | $2,979 | +$298 | 8 | $2,492 |
| South San Francisco | $3,361 | -$223 | 7 | $1,995 |
| Lodi | $2,109 | +$1 | 7 | $1,895 |
| Clovis | $1,693 | +$32 | 7 | $1,550 |
| American Canyon | $2,996 | -$483 | 7 | $2,585 |
| West Hollywood | $3,584 | +$136 | 6 | $3,380 |
| Newhall | $2,352 | +$241 | 6 | $2,040 |
| Folsom | $2,078 | -$25 | 6 | $1,852 |
| Benicia | $2,243 | +$146 | 6 | $1,943 |
| Orangevale | $1,806 | -- | 5 | $1,625 |
| Emeryville | $2,330 | +$380 | 5 | $1,850 |
| Chino | $2,420 | +$45 | 5 | $2,300 |
| Castro Valley | $2,441 | +$205 | 5 | $1,999 |
| Wilmington | $3,586 | -$239 | 4 | $3,375 |
| Union City | $3,158 | +$772 | 4 | $2,840 |
| Temecula | $3,734 | +$108 | 4 | $3,495 |
| Foster City | $4,725 | +$207 | 4 | $3,777 |
| El Monte | $1,471 | -- | 4 | $752 |
| Carson | $3,050 | -$188 | 4 | $2,880 |
| Newport Beach | $2,397 | +$1,395 | 3 | $1,500 |
| La Puente | $1,036 | -- | 3 | $752 |
| Grand Terrace | $1,951 | +$1 | 3 | $1,796 |
| Palo Alto | $5,515 | -- | 1 | $5,515 |
| Arcadia | $2,775 | -- | 1 | $2,775 |
| Alhambra | $2,135 | -- | 1 | $2,135 |
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.
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 | $2,352 | $650 | $12,500 | 784 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,725 | $692 | $8,119 | 3,026 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,143 | $850 | $13,006 | 2,502 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,524 | $648 | $12,060 | 449 |
1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
California Rent Trend Over Time
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What is the average rent in California?
The average rent in California is $2,894 per month as of May 2026, based on 6,826 units tracked across 109 cities.
Which California city has the cheapest rent?
Alhambra has the lowest average rent in California at $2,135 per month, with units starting from $2,135.
Are rents going up or down in California?
Rents in California have increased by $37 (1.3%) 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 $2,725 per month, with 3,026 units available.
What is the most expensive city in California?
Santa Ana is the most expensive city in California with an average rent of $3,245 per month.
How many apartments are available in California?
We track 6,826 individual units across 529 apartment communities in 109 California cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in California?
The average studio apartment rent in California is $2,352 per month.
How often are California rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All California rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.