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Average Rent in Larkspur, CA

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Avg Rent

$4,110/mo

median $3,971

market average

Cheapest

$3,436/mo

Skylark Apartment Homes

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1

tracked daily

Units

20

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Larkspur, CA Rent Prices

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Larkspur, CA neighborhoods

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Larkspur, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Larkspur, CA is $4,110 per month, based on 20 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $3,436 at Skylark Apartment Homes to $5,095 at Skylark Apartment Homes.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $3,799/mo $3,446/mo 3
1 Bed $3,826/mo $3,436/mo 8
2 Bed $4,177/mo $3,918/mo 6
3 Bed $5,042/mo $4,995/mo 3

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Market Context

Who rents in Larkspur, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Larkspur, CA averages $3,826/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,177/mo. At the local median household income of $134,744, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Larkspur, CA at $2,867/mo. The current tracked market average runs 43% 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 Larkspur, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Larkspur, 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

$164,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,110/mo.

Comfortable income

$197,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,436/mo), you need to earn at least $137,000/year.

Median household income in Larkspur, CA is $134,744 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Larkspur, CA

Overall prices in Larkspur, 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 Larkspur, CA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $4,110
Utilities $861
Groceries $622
Transportation $2,051
Healthcare $1,001
Other goods and services $1,601
Estimated total $10,246/mo

Population

12,856

Median household income

$134,744

Census median rent

$2,867/mo

Census rent burden

36.1%

Median age

49.9

Mean commute

30 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 Larkspur, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Larkspur, CA 30-Day Change Properties
Los Angeles, CA $3,154 -23% +2% 50
San Diego, CA $3,547 -14% +1.1% 34
Anaheim, CA $2,843 -31% +0.9% 33
Riverside, CA $2,482 -40% -1.8% 25
Sacramento, CA $2,225 -46% +2.8% 23
Antioch, CA $2,340 -43% 0% 22

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Larkspur, CA?

The average rent in Larkspur, CA is $4,110 per month, based on 20 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Larkspur, CA?

The median asking rent in Larkspur, CA is $3,971 per month, computed from 20 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $4,110/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Larkspur, CA?

The lowest available rent in Larkspur, CA starts at $3,436 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Larkspur, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Larkspur, CA average $3,826/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,436/mo across 8 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Larkspur, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Larkspur, CA average $4,177/mo. Units start from $3,918/mo across 6 units currently listed.

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