Last updated May 25, 2026
Average Rent in California (2026)
Average rent across California is $2,900/mo as of May 2026, based on 5,507 units tracked daily across 112 cities and 545 apartment communities. Rents are up $122 (4.5%) 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 | $3,215 | -$84 | 589 | $1,832 |
| Los Angeles | $2,832 | +$142 | 557 | $1,498 |
| San Diego | $3,168 | +$209 | 391 | $1,386 |
| Riverside | $2,542 | +$106 | 207 | $1,500 |
| Sacramento | $2,319 | -$182 | 198 | $1,295 |
| Oakland | $3,454 | +$86 | 196 | $1,000 |
| Berkeley | $3,002 | -$60 | 185 | $765 |
| Lancaster | $2,978 | -$134 | 145 | $1,747 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $2,913 | -$187 | 115 | $2,019 |
| Anaheim | $2,855 | +$257 | 107 | $1,925 |
| Inglewood | $3,325 | +$310 | 103 | $1,885 |
| Long Beach | $2,990 | -$184 | 90 | $1,400 |
| Bakersfield | $1,563 | +$280 | 88 | $750 |
| Corona | $2,402 | +$271 | 87 | $1,855 |
| Santa Rosa | $2,610 | +$295 | 78 | $1,200 |
| San Francisco | $3,883 | -$403 | 77 | $750 |
| San Jose | $3,677 | +$86 | 75 | $2,050 |
| Stockton | $1,893 | +$287 | 73 | $648 |
| Mountain View | $4,361 | +$748 | 72 | $2,599 |
| Santa Clarita | $2,798 | -$106 | 71 | $2,139 |
Show 92 smaller California cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | $2,893 | +$369 | 71 | $2,291 |
| Salinas | $2,514 | -$20 | 70 | $1,400 |
| Fremont | $3,807 | +$72 | 69 | $2,350 |
| Glendale | $3,396 | +$415 | 67 | $1,595 |
| Valencia | $2,834 | +$124 | 62 | $2,350 |
| Palmdale | $2,089 | +$108 | 59 | $1,404 |
| Chula Vista | $2,637 | +$33 | 58 | $1,625 |
| Oxnard | $2,879 | +$149 | 55 | $1,345 |
| Ontario | $2,490 | +$310 | 53 | $2,098 |
| Vista | $2,895 | -$99 | 50 | $2,289 |
| Fontana | $2,713 | -$16 | 44 | $1,799 |
| Livermore | $2,902 | +$283 | 42 | $2,204 |
| Upland | $2,927 | -$130 | 40 | $1,150 |
| Oceanside | $2,820 | +$128 | 40 | $2,495 |
| Vallejo | $1,935 | -$12 | 39 | $1,300 |
| Garden Grove | $2,932 | -$884 | 39 | $1,884 |
| Fresno | $1,813 | +$106 | 39 | $1,495 |
| Carlsbad | $3,071 | -$216 | 39 | $2,217 |
| Moreno Valley | $2,423 | -$129 | 37 | $1,776 |
| Orange | $3,395 | -$371 | 36 | $2,504 |
| Pleasanton | $3,482 | -$456 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Hayward | $3,151 | +$285 | 34 | $2,092 |
| Escondido | $2,732 | -$2,428 | 34 | $1,550 |
| Roseville | $2,476 | +$68 | 32 | $1,495 |
| Modesto | $2,017 | -$64 | 31 | $1,350 |
| Pomona | $2,462 | +$226 | 30 | $1,500 |
| Norco | $2,798 | -$24 | 30 | $2,499 |
| Murrieta | $2,265 | -$187 | 30 | $1,799 |
| Whittier | $3,179 | +$102 | 29 | $1,850 |
| Huntington Beach | $3,489 | -$462 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Fullerton | $2,773 | +$46 | 29 | $2,207 |
| Santa Maria | $2,568 | -$12 | 28 | $1,971 |
| San Mateo | $4,189 | -$358 | 26 | $2,595 |
| Pasadena | $3,208 | +$396 | 26 | $2,000 |
| Fairfield | $2,229 | -$11 | 26 | $1,588 |
| Rocklin | $2,271 | +$100 | 24 | $1,945 |
| Antioch | $2,107 | -$110 | 23 | $1,451 |
| Stanton | $2,832 | -$204 | 22 | $2,566 |
| Daly City | $3,723 | -- | 22 | $2,617 |
| Costa Mesa | $3,211 | -$89 | 22 | $2,699 |
| Dublin | $3,044 | -$169 | 21 | $2,529 |
| Fountain Valley | $2,654 | -$108 | 20 | $2,369 |
| West Covina | $2,160 | -$42 | 19 | $1,590 |
| San Leandro | $2,352 | +$215 | 19 | $1,586 |
| San Marcos | $3,049 | +$1,011 | 16 | $2,202 |
| Belmont | $3,731 | +$1,075 | 16 | $2,792 |
| Torrance | $3,203 | -$3,263 | 15 | $1,905 |
| West Sacramento | $2,361 | +$473 | 14 | $1,550 |
| Wildomar | $2,444 | +$26 | 13 | $2,217 |
| National City | $2,370 | -$630 | 13 | $1,415 |
| Ventura | $3,548 | -$166 | 12 | $2,299 |
| Suisun City | $2,125 | -- | 12 | $1,905 |
| Sunnyvale | $3,539 | +$470 | 11 | $2,426 |
| Santa Fe Springs | $2,176 | -$75 | 11 | $2,033 |
| Rialto | $2,282 | -$158 | 11 | $1,725 |
| Fair Oaks | $1,765 | +$115 | 11 | $1,615 |
| Burbank | $2,317 | +$189 | 11 | $1,710 |
| Stevenson Ranch | $3,098 | +$94 | 10 | $2,395 |
| Union City | $3,389 | +$1,219 | 9 | $2,840 |
| Pittsburg | $1,673 | -$20 | 9 | $1,430 |
| South San Francisco | $3,399 | -$395 | 8 | $1,995 |
| Santa Clara | $4,217 | +$61 | 8 | $3,925 |
| Hercules | $2,963 | +$170 | 8 | $2,383 |
| American Canyon | $3,020 | -$178 | 8 | $2,515 |
| Richmond | $2,420 | +$21 | 7 | $2,199 |
| Norwalk | $2,726 | -$37 | 7 | $2,492 |
| Lodi | $2,124 | +$16 | 7 | $1,895 |
| Benicia | $2,245 | +$148 | 7 | $1,943 |
| West Hollywood | $3,769 | +$378 | 6 | $3,495 |
| Orangevale | $1,900 | +$94 | 6 | $1,625 |
| Newhall | $2,353 | +$242 | 6 | $2,035 |
| Emeryville | $2,267 | +$317 | 6 | $1,750 |
| Clovis | $1,683 | +$22 | 6 | $1,550 |
| Folsom | $2,001 | -$102 | 5 | $1,836 |
| Downey | $3,101 | -- | 5 | $2,776 |
| Wilmington | $3,680 | -$145 | 4 | $3,375 |
| Temecula | $3,734 | +$108 | 4 | $3,495 |
| Chino | $2,438 | +$63 | 4 | $2,300 |
| Castro Valley | $2,465 | +$308 | 4 | $1,999 |
| Carson | $3,153 | -$85 | 4 | $2,892 |
| Newport Beach | $2,397 | +$50 | 3 | $1,500 |
| La Puente | $1,036 | -- | 3 | $752 |
| Grand Terrace | $1,976 | +$26 | 3 | $1,871 |
| San Dimas | $2,453 | -- | 2 | $2,350 |
| Foster City | $4,493 | -$25 | 2 | $3,769 |
| Elk Grove | $2,700 | +$303 | 2 | $2,600 |
| Palo Alto | $5,515 | -- | 1 | $5,515 |
| Lakewood | $4,200 | -- | 1 | $4,200 |
| Citrus Heights | $1,675 | -$375 | 1 | $1,675 |
| Baldwin Park | $2,204 | -- | 1 | $2,204 |
| 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 | $2,366 | $750 | $12,500 | 668 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,693 | $692 | $8,119 | 2,346 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,165 | $850 | $13,006 | 2,044 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,605 | $648 | $12,060 | 391 |
1 bedroom bucket 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 $2,900 per month as of May 2026, based on 5,507 units tracked across 112 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 $122 (4.5%) 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 $2,693 per month, with 2,346 units available.
What is the most expensive city in California?
Santa Ana is the most expensive city in California with an average rent of $3,215 per month.
How many apartments are available in California?
We track 5,507 individual units across 545 apartment communities in 112 California cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in California?
The average studio apartment rent in California is $2,366 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.