Apartments For Rent in Bay Area, CA
12,672 rentals
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,275 - $2,375/mo2 Beds1 BathPeachwood Apartments | 2215 Peach Tree Dr #15-08,
Fairfield, CA 94533 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$3,550 - $4,877/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Tolman | 39176 Fremont Blvd #433,
Fremont, CA 94538 - SENIOR HOUSINGPET FRIENDLY
- PET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,960 - $4,172/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsPark Lake at Walnut Creek | 100 Park Lake Cir #196D,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 - PET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,928 - $4,501/mo1-3 Beds1-3 BathsMonterey Grove | 6100 Monterey Rd #6-303,
San Jose, CA 95138 - NEW - 2 DAYS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,586 - $3,355/mo2-3 Beds1-3 BathsHarbor Park | 961 Porter St #606-206,
Vallejo, CA 94590 - Total price$2,545 - $3,495/moStudio-1 Bed1 BathThe Lake Merritt Apartments | 1800 Madison St #306,
Oakland, CA 94612 - $2,700 - $3,000/mo1-2 Beds1 BathArdenwood Forest Rental Condos | 5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy #109,
Fremont, CA 94555 - $3,133 - $3,460/mo2-3 Beds3 BathsThe Preserve at Harbison | 3501 Harbison Dr #507,
Vacaville, CA 95687 - Total price$3,239 - $4,880/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsVillas on the Boulevard | 2615 El Camino Real #151,
Santa Clara, CA 95051 - Total price$2,421 - $3,797/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsBlossoms at Brentwood | 2255 Amber Ln #6-6332,
Brentwood, CA 94513 - $2,695 - $3,995/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsVilla Rotonda | 3610 Mendocino Ave #1101,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 - $3,244 - $3,489/mo2-3 Beds3 BathsVillage at Vintage Ranch | 100 Toscana Dr #324,
American Canyon, CA 94503 - $2,375 - $3,261/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsBrix 325 Apartments | 325 Yolanda Ave #33-207,
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 - Total price$2,446 - $3,167/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsVue Fremont | 37200 Paseo Padre Pkwy #109,
Fremont, CA 94536 - $2,187 - $2,478/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsOak Hills Apartments | 2201 Oak Hills Cir #184,
Pittsburg, CA 94565 - Total price$1,895 - $2,375/mo2 Beds1-2 BathsElevate Properties | 1990 Grande Cir #24,
Fairfield, CA 94533 - $3,042 - $3,752/mo1-2 Beds1 BathPanomar Luxury Apartments | 1100 Pacific Marina #211,
Alameda, CA 94501 - $2,629 - $2,669/mo2 Beds2 BathsArrive Sonoma Ridge | 2900 Saint Paul Dr #2800-144,
Santa Rosa, CA 95405 - Total price$2,240 - $4,878/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsWebster Eleven | 1100 Webster St #-759,
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Bay Area buzz: easy living between coast and tech hubs, walkable towns, parks, and quick getaways. People like walkable neighborhoods, lively community events, parks, transit, and top schools. They dislike heavy traffic, long commutes, night noise, patchy sidewalks, and some crime.
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Average Rent Trends in Bay Area, CA
Rent in Bay Area, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $3,000 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,100 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,950 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,295 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,900 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,950 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,000 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,900 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,300 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,250 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,030 |
| May 2026 | $3,050 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In May 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Townhomes.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $2,750 | $3,100 | $2,955 | — | $2,992 |
| Townhomes | — | $3,100 | — | — | $3,100 |
| Apartments and Condos | $2,750 | $3,128 | $3,000 | — | $3,000 |
| Houses | $2,856 | $6,950 | $3,050 | — | $2,856 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Bay Area, CA
- What is the average rent of an apartment in Bay Area, CA?The average rent of an apartment in Bay Area, CA is $2,562 per month. This is about 33% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in Bay Area, CA?The average rent of a house in Bay Area, CA is $2,845 per month. This is about 47% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in Bay Area, CA?The average rent of a townhome in Bay Area, CA is $3,056 per month. This is about 58% higher than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in Bay Area, CA?In the last year, the average rent in Bay Area, CA was lowest in Oct 2025 when it was $2,900 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in Bay Area, CA?In the last year, the average rent in Bay Area, CA was highest in May 2025 when it was $3,395 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Bay Area, CA?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bay Area, CA is $2,750 per month. That is about $1,250 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Bay Area, CA?There are 29 available rental listings in Bay Area, CA.
- What are some cities near Bay Area, CA?Some nearby cities include: Pinole, El Sobrante, Hercules, San Pablo, Rodeo, El Cerrito. These cities may have more rental options to explore.














