What's the average rent in Novato, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Novato, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Novato, CA is $3,175 per month, which is 63% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,175

-5.2%-$175 decrease month-over-month

-6.6%-$225 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

100

APARTMENTS

$2,923

HOUSES

$5,400

TOWNHOUSES

$3,950

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Novato, CA at $2,923 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,400 per month. Townhomes average $3,950 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	$2,975
3 Bedrooms	$4,708
4 Bedrooms	$5,800
All	$3,175

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Novato, CA is $2,595 per month, followed by $2,975 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,708 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,895
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,950

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Novato, CA is $2,895 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $4,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,595
2 Bedrooms	$2,925
3 Bedrooms	$4,253
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$2,895

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Novato, CA is $2,595 per month, followed by $2,925 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,253 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,450
3 Bedrooms	$4,995
4 Bedrooms	$5,800
All	$5,400

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Novato, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $3,450 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,995 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,800 for a 4 bedroom house.