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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $2,180 for a studio rental to $8,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $224 (13.00%) year-over-year from $1,726 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $493 (23.42%) year-over-year from $2,103 to $2,595. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $603 (22.38%) year-over-year from $2,693 to $3,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $752 (21.49%) year-over-year from $3,498 to $4,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,067 (46.62%) year-over-year from $4,433 to $6,500. 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 6.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.42	$1,950	$1,726 (13.00%)	$2,829 (-31.08%)
1 BR	$3.80	$2,595	$2,103 (23.42%)	$2,042 (27.10%)
2 BR	$3.27	$3,295	$2,693 (22.38%)	$2,631 (25.22%)
3 BR	$3.04	$4,250	$3,498 (21.49%)	$3,332 (27.56%)
4+ BR	$3.07	$6,500	$4,433 (46.62%)	$3,998 (62.57%)

Historical Rents in California

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Top Cities Near California

There are a total of 46 cities nearby California. The average rent in California is currently $4,000 per month. A total of 24 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 $35,000 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in California is 82.34% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.69% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 2.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.37% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near California in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	N/A	$2,175	$2,913	$2,925
Glendale, CA	$2,284	$2,400	$3,000	$3,037
Burbank, CA	$2,150	$2,398	$3,395	$3,400
San Francisco, CA	$2,788	$3,306	$4,527	$3,700
San Jose, CA	N/A	$2,899	$3,650	$3,821
Los Angeles, CA	$2,097	$2,695	$3,700	$4,250
West Hollywood, CA	$3,033	$3,168	$5,643	$4,875
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$5,500
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,545	$3,825	$6,025	$7,995
Malibu, CA	N/A	$6,250	$7,450	$35,000

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 47 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 47 total neighborhoods in or near California in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $4,112 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,112. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Bella Vita has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $24,500 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	$1,050	$1,795	$1,300	$1,600
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,275	$1,800	$1,995
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,600	$1,526	$2,200
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,050	$2,700	$2,100	$2,298
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,895	$2,350
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,140	$2,608	$3,415	$2,745
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$2,487	$3,480	$2,767
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,648	$2,420	$4,035	$2,999
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,100	$2,900	$4,500	$3,300
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,350	$2,950	$3,819	$3,769
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,945	$2,644	$3,695	$3,880
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,393	$2,560	$3,535	$3,900
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,600	$3,600	$5,500	$3,975
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,848	$3,695	$3,995
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$3,187	$3,440	$4,900	$4,000
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,395	$3,800	$4,425	$4,340
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,495	$3,550	$4,548
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,500	$4,800	$5,195
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$3,295	$4,440	$5,250
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,200	$3,243	$5,500
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,737	$3,950	$5,948	$5,500
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,273	$3,450	$5,973
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	N/A	$6,000
PGA West, La Quinta, CA	N/A	N/A	$5,174	$6,500
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,345	$3,300	$4,695	$6,623
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,923	$2,695	$4,200	$6,900
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,625	$8,700
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,993	$2,025	$3,550	$9,000
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,495	$3,027	$9,700
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,295	$3,475	$10,750	$24,500

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 47 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 $3,050. 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 $5,200, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 10.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 14.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 11.43% 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	N/A	$1,275	$1,422
San Bernardino, CA	$1,498	$1,598	$2,100	$2,800
Alameda, CA	$1,950	$2,250	$2,995	$2,970
Contra Costa, CA	$1,548	$2,200	$2,493	$3,050
San Francisco, CA	$2,788	$3,306	$4,527	$3,700
Santa Clara, CA	$3,425	$2,960	$3,701	$3,946
San Mateo, CA	$2,577	$2,807	$3,971	$3,971
Los Angeles, CA	$2,100	$2,600	$3,500	$4,005
Ventura, CA	$2,250	$2,400	$3,100	$4,199
Orange, CA	$2,378	$2,700	$3,750	$5,200

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,125. A total of 20 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 $1,325 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,000 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 $1,323 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,600 per month. Which comes out to $2 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	$1,500	$2,235
79938, Fort Hancock, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,125	$1,750
92101, San Diego, CA	$3,250	$3,575	$5,347	$4,250
89117, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,573	$1,600	$2,198
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,345	$3,300	$4,845	$6,250
89052, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,495	$1,823	$2,400
89103, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,200	$1,495	$1,550
89123, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,438	$1,650	$1,995
89147, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,300	$1,498	$2,100
89129, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,723	$2,000

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 $4,200. 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 $2,180 and an average price per square feet of $4.42. There are a total of 511 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 $2,627 and an average price per square feet of $3.80. There are a total of 2,287 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.27. There are a total of 4,203 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 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.