Average Rent in California

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Current Versus Historical California Rents

California rentals average $2,174 for a studio rental to $7,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,295, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $20 (1.11%) year-over-year from $1,778 to $1,798. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (10.64%) year-over-year from $2,147 to $2,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $524 (19.04%) year-over-year from $2,751 to $3,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $772 (21.96%) year-over-year from $3,515 to $4,287. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,595 (36.25%) year-over-year from $4,400 to $5,995. 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 down by 4.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.41	$1,798	$1,778 (1.11%)	$2,974 (-39.54%)
1 BR	$3.83	$2,375	$2,147 (10.64%)	$1,932 (22.95%)
2 BR	$3.26	$3,275	$2,751 (19.04%)	$2,531 (29.36%)
3 BR	$3.00	$4,287	$3,515 (21.96%)	$3,100 (38.29%)
4+ BR	$2.93	$5,995	$4,400 (36.25%)	$3,798 (57.83%)

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 $4,236 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 $1,498, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near California is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $19,998 per month.

Let's compare California's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in California is 48.37% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.78% more expensive. Two bedrooms in California are about 1.39% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.08% more expensive. 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	$2,133	$2,850	$2,975
Glendale, CA	$2,295	$2,350	$3,036	$3,086
San Francisco, CA	$2,700	$3,266	$4,595	$3,621
San Jose, CA	N/A	$2,655	$3,480	$3,700
Burbank, CA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,700	$3,813
Los Angeles, CA	$2,059	$2,695	$3,850	$4,500
Thousand Oaks, CA	$3,088	$2,250	$3,395	$4,995
West Hollywood, CA	$3,235	$3,600	$5,500	$5,075
Beverly Hills, CA	$2,195	$3,500	$6,325	$10,950
Malibu, CA	$4,950	$6,098	$8,200	$19,998

Top Neighborhoods Near California

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near California. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Las Vegas, Silverado Ranch, and The Strip. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near California in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near California is currently around $4,080 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,080. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near California, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,138 per month. Whereas, at $19,500 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	$845	$1,398	$1,250	$1,138
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,325	$1,750	$1,950
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,025	$1,825	$2,095	$2,050
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,575	$1,600	$2,197
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,375	$1,895	$2,395
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,024	$2,475	$3,256	$2,664
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,927	$2,487	$3,448	$2,695
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,093	$2,879	$4,102	$3,295
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,085	$2,491	$3,500	$3,598
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,427	$2,844	$3,831	$3,900
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$3,000	$2,575	$4,395	$3,975
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,445	$3,550	$3,995
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,795	$4,000
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$3,273	$3,695	$4,060
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,650	$3,725	$5,500	$4,100
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$3,295	$3,334	$5,190	$4,655
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,399	$3,329	$4,950
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,617	$3,200	$4,865	$5,300
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,490	$4,597	$4,817	$5,450
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	N/A	$4,750	$5,900
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,948	$5,225	$5,932
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,300	$3,048	$6,000
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,095	$4,575	$6,035
PGA West, La Quinta, CA	N/A	N/A	$4,600	$6,490
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,059	$2,875	$4,050	$6,900
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,988	$4,273	$6,400	$7,925
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,900	$3,950	$7,998
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,125	$8,950
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,200	$6,288	$16,995
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,495	$3,873	$8,500	$19,500

Top Counties Near California

There are a total of 46 counties located by California. Some of these counties include Clark, NV, San Bernardino, CA, and Alameda, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,411. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 13 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, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by California.

Typically, rent for studios in California is 7.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in California is 12.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in California is 13.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clark, NV	$923	$1,300	$1,585	$2,050
San Bernardino, CA	$1,650	$1,583	$2,098	$2,800
Alameda, CA	$1,914	$2,400	$2,900	$3,000
Contra Costa, CA	$1,248	$1,950	$2,600	$3,200
San Francisco, CA	$2,700	$3,266	$4,595	$3,621
Santa Clara, CA	$2,853	$2,691	$3,478	$3,800
San Mateo, CA	$2,200	$2,749	$3,874	$4,016
Ventura, CA	$2,500	$2,483	$3,200	$4,200
Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$2,600	$3,623	$4,250
Orange, CA	$2,393	$2,613	$3,800	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near California

There are a total of 30 zipcodes in or near California. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,050. A total of 26 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 $1,330 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,667 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	$1,750	$2,200
79938, Fort Hancock, TX	N/A	N/A	$995	$1,750
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,999	$3,700	$5,400	$4,450
89117, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,250	$1,590	$2,100
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,525	$2,995	$4,795	$5,998
89052, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,900	$1,800	$2,500
89103, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,225	$1,485	$1,650
89123, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,400	$1,650	$1,900
89147, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,325	$1,650	$2,125
89129, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$1,958

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 $4,295. 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 $2,174 and an average price per square feet of $4.41. There are a total of 502 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 $2,624 and an average price per square feet of $3.83. There are a total of 2,299 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 4,485 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in California?

A reasonable rent price in California is around $3,436/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.