Novato, CA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Novato, CA is $3,257.
$3,257
-$333
+$62
95
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $825 to $11,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 9 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 5 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 4 |
| $5,000+ | 18 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $62 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,350 | $3,195 |
| Feb | $3,208 | $2,995 |
| Mar | $3,200 | $2,975 |
| Apr | $3,175 | $3,200 |
| May | $3,035 | $2,995 |
| Jun | $3,200 | $2,995 |
| Jul | $2,950 | $3,048 |
| Aug | $3,200 | $3,600 |
| Sep | $3,500 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $3,305 | No data |
| Dec | $3,275 | No data |
Market temperature
The Novato, CA rental market temperature is COOL. 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 Novato, CA is 55% higher than the national average.
$3,257
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Novato, CA?
The average rent in Novato, CA is $3,257.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Novato, CA?
Houses in Novato, CA rent between $825 - $11,000 with an average rent of $3,257.
3. How has the rent in Novato, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Novato, CA increased by $62
4. How much has the rent in Novato, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Novato, CA decreased by $333
5. How many available rentals are there in Novato, CA?
There are currently 95 rentals available in Novato, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Novato, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Novato, CA is $3,257 — 55.1% higher the national average of $2,100.