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Average Rent in California
The most expensive metropolitan area in California to rent places is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA with an average rent of $3,599. The least expensive metropolitan area in California to rent places is Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, CA MSA with an average rent of $1,407.
The most expensive county in California to rent places is San Francisco County with an average rent of $4,184. The least expensive county in California to rent places is Colusa County with an average rent of $1,175.
The most expensive zip code in California to rent places is 94024 with an average rent of $9,438. The least expensive zip code in California to rent places is 93667 with an average rent of $595.
The most expensive city in California to rent places is Ross, CA with an average rent of $9,068. The least expensive city in California to rent places is Tollhouse, CA with an average rent of $595.
Rental Price Comparison
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 17 2026