California rental market
Last updated August 16, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for apartments in California is $2,117.
$2,117
-$41
-$29
49,851
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for apartments is $100 to $250,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 8 |
| $500 | 18 |
| $600 | 62 |
| $700 | 142 |
| $800 | 301 |
| $900 | 454 |
| $1,000 | 575 |
| $1,100 | 773 |
| $1,200 | 1056 |
| $1,300 | 1353 |
| $1,400 | 1585 |
| $1,500 | 1824 |
| $1,600 | 2246 |
| $1,700 | 2743 |
| $1,800 | 3085 |
| $1,900 | 3287 |
| $2,000 | 2484 |
| $2,100 | 2901 |
| $2,200 | 2993 |
| $2,300 | 2767 |
| $2,400 | 3035 |
| $2,500 | 2638 |
| $2,600 | 2275 |
| $2,700 | 2239 |
| $2,800 | 2039 |
| $2,900 | 2191 |
| $3,000 | 1390 |
| $3,100 | 1463 |
| $3,200 | 1545 |
| $3,300 | 1129 |
| $3,400 | 1359 |
| $3,500 | 1186 |
| $3,600 | 781 |
| $3,700 | 799 |
| $3,800 | 783 |
| $3,900 | 929 |
| $4,000 | 515 |
| $4,100 | 479 |
| $4,200 | 487 |
| $4,300 | 339 |
| $4,400 | 500 |
| $4,500 | 457 |
| $4,600 | 236 |
| $4,700 | 274 |
| $4,800 | 249 |
| $4,900 | 435 |
| $5,000+ | 2928 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $29 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,061 | $2,142 |
| Feb | $2,083 | $2,143 |
| Mar | $2,065 | $2,141 |
| Apr | $2,076 | $2,128 |
| May | $2,101 | $2,152 |
| Jun | $2,164 | $2,138 |
| Jul | $2,139 | $2,163 |
| Aug | $2,144 | $2,123 |
| Sep | $2,154 | No data |
| Oct | $2,162 | No data |
| Nov | $2,150 | No data |
| Dec | $2,147 | No data |
Market temperature
The California 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.
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Rent in California is 39% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in California?
The average rent in California is $2,800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in California?
Houses in California rent between $100 - $999,999 with an average rent of $2,800.
3. How has the rent in California changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in California decreased by $50
4. How much has the rent in California increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in California did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in California?
There are currently 85,169 rentals available in California.
6. How do rent prices in California compare with the national average?
The average rent in California is $2,800 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.