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Average Rent in Napa, CA

11 apartment buildings, 57 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$2,785/mo

median $2,680

+7.6% vs last month

Cheapest

$1,932/mo

Vintage at Napa

Properties

11

tracked daily

Units

57

available now

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Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Napa, CA.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 3 months

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$2,748
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Napa, CA $2,500$2,650$2,800$2,950 Jun 25Jul 16Aug 6Aug 27Sep 17

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Napa, CA Rent Prices

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Napa, CA neighborhoods

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Napa, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Napa, CA is $2,785 per month, based on 57 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,932 at Vintage at Napa to $4,108 at Saratoga Downs at Sheveland Ranch.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $2,391/mo $1,932/mo 27
2 Bed $3,095/mo $2,104/mo 27
3 Bed $3,258/mo $2,745/mo 2
4 Bed $4,108/mo $4,108/mo 1

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Market Context

Who rents in Napa, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Napa, CA averages $2,391/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,095/mo. At the local median household income of $102,231, that works out to 33% 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 Napa, CA at $2,165/mo. The current tracked market average runs 29% 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 Napa, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Napa, 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

$111,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,785/mo.

Comfortable income

$134,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,932/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.

Median household income in Napa, CA is $102,231 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Napa, CA

Overall prices in Napa, CA runs above the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 111.8, 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 Napa, CA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,785
Utilities $694
Groceries $567
Transportation $1,653
Healthcare $806
Other goods and services $1,290
Estimated total $7,795/mo

Population

78,816

Median household income

$102,231

Census median rent

$2,165/mo

Census rent burden

31.8%

Median age

41.2

Mean commute

24 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 Napa, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Napa, CA 30-Day Change Properties
Los Angeles, CA $3,094 +11% -1.2% 51
San Diego, CA $3,422 +23% -2.6% 34
Anaheim, CA $2,870 +3% -0.4% 33
Riverside, CA $2,544 -9% +0.7% 26
Sacramento, CA $2,264 -19% -0.6% 24
Antioch, CA $2,352 -16% +0.3% 22

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Napa, CA?

The average rent in Napa, CA is $2,785 per month, based on 57 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Napa, CA?

The median asking rent in Napa, CA is $2,680 per month, computed from 57 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,785/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Napa, CA?

The lowest available rent in Napa, CA starts at $1,932 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

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

1-bedroom apartments in Napa, CA average $2,391/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,932/mo across 27 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in Napa, CA average $3,095/mo. Units start from $2,104/mo across 27 units currently listed.

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