Average Rent in Benicia, CA
1 apartment buildings, 11 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,284/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,800/mo
Waterview Apartments
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
11
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Benicia, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Benicia, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterview Apartments 801 Southampton Rd, Benicia, CA 94510, USA | $1,800 | $2,284 | $3.12 | 4.6 (216) | 11 |
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Benicia, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Benicia, CA is $2,284 per month, based on 11 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,800 at Waterview Apartments to $1,800 at Waterview Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,052/mo | $1,800/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,111/mo | $2,111/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $2,408/mo | $2,244/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Benicia, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Benicia, CA averages $2,111/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,408/mo. At the local median household income of $125,040, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Benicia, CA at $2,234/mo. The current tracked market average runs 2% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Benicia, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Benicia, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,284/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,800/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Benicia, CA is $125,040 , about 14% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Benicia, CA
Overall prices in Benicia, CA runs above the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.4, 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 Benicia, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,284 |
| Utilities | $583 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,390 |
| Healthcare | $678 |
| Other goods and services | $1,085 |
| Estimated total | $6,587/mo |
Population
26,861
Median household income
$125,040
Census median rent
$2,234/mo
Rent as % of income
33.7%
Median age
45.1
Mean commute
31 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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Nearby cities in California
How Benicia, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Benicia, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,883 | +26% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,790 | +22% | 28 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,313 | +45% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,353 | +3% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,549 | +12% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,340 | +2% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Benicia, CA?
The average rent in Benicia, CA is $2,284 per month, based on 11 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Benicia, CA?
The lowest available rent in Benicia, CA starts at $1,800 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Benicia, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Benicia, CA average $2,111/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,111/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Benicia, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Benicia, CA average $2,408/mo. Units start from $2,244/mo across 7 units currently listed.
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