Bay Area, CA rental market
Last updated August 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in Bay Area, CA is $3,500.
$3,500
+$50
-$300
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $2,490 to $5,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,150 | $3,100 |
| Feb | $3,000 | $3,300 |
| Mar | $3,195 | $3,650 |
| Apr | $3,400 | $3,300 |
| May | $3,550 | $3,200 |
| Jun | $3,460 | $3,000 |
| Jul | $3,550 | $3,150 |
| Aug | $3,900 | $2,800 |
| Sep | $3,750 | No data |
| Oct | $3,882 | No data |
| Nov | $3,200 | No data |
| Dec | $3,200 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Bay Area, CA is 85% higher than the national average.
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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 $3,295.
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 $3,295.
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 $305
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 $155
5. How many available rentals are there in Bay Area, CA?
There are currently 35 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 $3,295 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.