Bay Area, CA rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bay Area, CA is $2,925.

Average rent

$2,925

Month-over-month change

-$225

Year-over-year change

-$875

Available rentals

40

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,375 to $35,991.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,7001
$1,8002
$2,0001
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,4007
$2,5002
$2,7004
$2,8004
$2,9003
$3,0001
$3,2001
$3,3002
$3,4002
$3,5003
$3,6001
$3,7001
$4,0001
$4,1002
$4,2001
$4,7001
$4,8001
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $875 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,050$3,200
Feb$3,025$3,200
Mar$2,950$3,250
Apr$3,195$3,150
May$3,995$3,395
Jun$3,500$3,000
Jul$3,900$3,100
Aug$3,900$2,950
Sep$3,275No data
Oct$4,100No data
Nov$3,900No data
Dec$3,350No data

Market temperature

The Bay Area, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Bay Area, CA is 39% higher than the national average.

Bay Area, CAvs.

$2,925

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Bay Area, CA?

The average rent in Bay Area, CA is $2,925.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Bay Area, CA?

Houses in Bay Area, CA rent between $1,375 - $35,991 with an average rent of $2,925.

3. How has the rent in Bay Area, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Bay Area, CA decreased by $875

4. How much has the rent in Bay Area, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Bay Area, CA decreased by $225

5. How many available rentals are there in Bay Area, CA?

There are currently 40 rentals available in Bay Area, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Bay Area, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Bay Area, CA is $2,925 — 39.29% higher the national average of $2,100.