What's the average rent in Novato, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Novato, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Novato, CA is $3,295 per month, which is 68% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,295

3.0%$95 increase month-over-month

-8.5%-$305 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,805

HOUSES

$5,875

TOWNHOUSES

$3,975

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Novato, CA at $2,805 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,875 per month. Townhomes average $3,975 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,595
2 Bedrooms	$3,050
3 Bedrooms	$4,300
4 Bedrooms	$6,000
All	$3,295

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Novato, CA is $2,595 per month, followed by $3,050 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,300 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,250
4 Bedrooms	$4,950
All	$3,975

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Novato, CA is $3,300 per month, followed by $4,250 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,595
2 Bedrooms	$3,039
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,014

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is $2,595 per month, followed by $3,039 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$4,583
4 Bedrooms	$6,258
All	$5,875

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Novato, CA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,583 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,258 for a 4 bedroom house.