Average Rent in Marin, CA

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Current Versus Historical Marin, CA Rents

Marin rentals average $3,150 for a 2-bedroom rental to $3,150 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.23%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,195. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $132 (5.57%) year-over-year from $2,363 to $2,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $488 (-13.25%) year-over-year from $3,683 to $3,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,642 (-29.36%) year-over-year from $5,592 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,083 (-50.20%) year-over-year from $8,133 to $4,050. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$3.45	$3,195	$3,683 (-13.25%)	$3,099 (3.09%)

Historical Rents in Marin, CA

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Top Cities Near Marin

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Marin. The average rent in Marin is currently $3,303 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Marin, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,605 per month.

Let's compare Marin, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Marin, CA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Marin, CA are about 15.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Marin, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	N/A	$2,150	$2,750	$3,000
San Francisco, CA	$2,755	$3,310	$4,494	$3,605

Top Neighborhoods Near Marin

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Marin. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Marin, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Marin, CA is currently around $3,733 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Marin's average rent, which is only $3,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Marin, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $3,733 per month. Whereas, at $3,733 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Marin. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,895	$3,374	$4,500	$3,733

Top Counties Near Marin

There are a total of 1 counties located by Marin, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, Contra Costa, CA, and San Francisco, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,378. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. It's average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,853, San Mateo, CA is the most expensive county by Marin, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Marin, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Marin, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Marin, CA is 8.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$2,063	$2,400	$2,850	$3,000
Contra Costa, CA	$1,350	$1,925	$2,578	$3,150
San Francisco, CA	$2,755	$3,310	$4,494	$3,605
San Mateo, CA	$2,346	$2,799	$3,999	$3,853

Top Zipcodes Near Marin

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Marin Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Marin, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Marin, CA 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 Marin, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Marin.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Marin.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Marin, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,150 and an average price per square feet of $3.45. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Marin.

How have rent prices in Marin, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Marin, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Marin, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Marin, CA is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.