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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $2,100 for a studio rental to $7,580 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,300, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $452 (25.83%) year-over-year from $1,748 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $690 (32.71%) year-over-year from $2,110 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $875 (32.11%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $3,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,033 (29.08%) year-over-year from $3,550 to $4,583. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,333 (51.09%) year-over-year from $4,567 to $6,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 10.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.40	$2,200	$1,748 (25.83%)	$2,737 (-19.63%)
1 BR	$3.80	$2,800	$2,110 (32.71%)	$1,873 (49.44%)
2 BR	$3.26	$3,600	$2,725 (32.11%)	$2,431 (48.07%)
3 BR	$3.02	$4,583	$3,550 (29.08%)	$3,033 (51.07%)
4+ BR	$2.88	$6,900	$4,567 (51.09%)	$3,765 (83.27%)

Historical Rents in California

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Top Cities Near California

There are a total of 50 cities nearby California. The average rent in California is currently $4,113 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sunrise Manor, NV, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near California is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $20,000 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in California is 60.60% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 2.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.31% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near California in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	N/A	$2,186	$2,900	$2,950
Glendale, CA	$2,295	$2,392	$3,200	$3,395
San Jose, CA	N/A	$2,603	$3,330	$3,644
San Francisco, CA	$2,803	$3,325	$4,613	$3,847
Burbank, CA	N/A	$2,424	$3,700	$3,925
Los Angeles, CA	$2,065	$2,666	$3,850	$4,500
Thousand Oaks, CA	$3,150	$2,895	$3,250	$4,800
West Hollywood, CA	$3,125	$3,550	$5,200	$5,000
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,450	$3,750	$6,300	$12,000
Malibu, CA	$1,895	$6,348	$8,475	$20,000

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near California. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Las Vegas, Silverado Ranch, and Rhodes Ranch. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 52 total neighborhoods in or near California in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $4,261 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,261. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,213 per month. Whereas, at $19,950 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near California. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV	$895	$1,100	$1,250	$1,213
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,363	$1,748	$2,000
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,538	$1,599	$2,200
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,400	$1,900	$2,298
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$1,900	$2,800	$2,295	$2,400
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,964	$2,468	$3,200	$2,528
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,060	$2,402	$3,380	$2,760
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,103	$2,895	$4,280	$3,243
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,985	$2,551	$3,438	$3,500
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,700	$3,650	$4,995	$3,950
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,598	$2,535	$4,600	$3,995
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,342	$2,727	$3,772	$4,050
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,675	$3,823	$4,085
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$3,123	$3,695	$4,400
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$3,050	$4,800	$4,496
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,598	$3,773	$4,500
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,450	$3,289	$4,850
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$3,900	$4,500	$5,401
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,623	$3,200	$4,357	$5,473
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,400	$4,300	$5,500
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,891	$2,438	$3,350	$5,900
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,575	$9,900	$5,373	$5,998
PGA West, La Quinta, CA	N/A	N/A	$4,600	$6,000
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,273	$4,600	$7,350
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,901	$2,923	$4,249	$7,495
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$3,375	$4,275	$6,750	$7,850
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,900	$3,825	$8,200
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,477	$3,500	$8,750
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,900	$6,288	$16,250
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,313	$3,623	$9,750	$19,950

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 52 counties located by California. Some of these counties include Nye, NV, San Bernardino, CA, and Alameda, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,380. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Iron, UT. It's average rent per month is $1,355. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 0.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 16.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 16.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Nye, NV	N/A	$1,025	$1,250	$1,475
San Bernardino, CA	$1,348	$1,675	$2,150	$2,800
Alameda, CA	$2,150	$2,336	$2,900	$3,096
Contra Costa, CA	$1,248	$2,045	$2,600	$3,380
Santa Clara, CA	$3,305	$2,743	$3,372	$3,795
San Francisco, CA	$2,803	$3,325	$4,613	$3,847
San Mateo, CA	$2,311	$2,800	$3,737	$3,995
Ventura, CA	$2,750	$2,500	$3,100	$4,095
Los Angeles, CA	$2,085	$2,625	$3,650	$4,300
Orange, CA	$2,400	$2,725	$3,700	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 31 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. A total of 28 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 89119, Paradise, NV at $1,295 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,250 per month is 91604, Los Angeles, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near California is $1,275 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,688 per month. Which comes out to $1 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in California. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
89148, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,250
79938, Fort Hancock, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,038	$1,795
92101, San Diego, CA	$3,000	$3,500	$4,995	$4,100
89117, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,275	$1,538	$2,100
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$1,899	$3,273	$4,790	$7,295
89052, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,625	$1,798	$2,500
89103, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,195	$1,450	$1,595
89123, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,400	$1,688	$1,950
89147, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,313	$1,485	$2,125
89129, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$2,065

Frequently Asked Questions - California Average Rents

What is the average rent price in California?

The average monthly rental price for California apartments for rent is approximately $4,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do California rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in California.

How much is a studio apartment in California?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $4.40. There are a total of 506 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in California.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in California?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,642 and an average price per square feet of $3.80. There are a total of 2,322 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in California.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in California?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $3.26. There are a total of 4,653 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in California.

How have rent prices in California changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in California can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $3,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.