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Dublin, CA

Area Guide

Dublin exemplifies Bay Area charm

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Dublin, located in the Tri-Valley region of the East Bay, continues to grow as a sought-after residential destination. The city offers numerous rental options near the Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations, as well as throughout communities like Wallis Ranch and Tassajara Hills. One-bedroom apartments average $2,573 per month, with a 3.7% increase year-over-year. Located at the crossroads of Interstates 580 and 680, Dublin provides convenient access throughout the Bay Area. The Wave water park at Emerald Glen Park stands as a popular recreational destination with its waterslides and pools.

Dublin's Irish heritage comes alive during the annual St. Patrick's Day festival and parade, a regional celebration that transforms the downtown area. Outdoor enthusiasts will find Fallon Sports Park offers cricket fields, soccer facilities, and sand volleyball courts. Dublin High School maintains strong academic standards within the Dublin Unified School District. For shopping and dining, residents frequent established retail centers like Hacienda Crossings and Persimmon Place. The city's name reflects its Irish roots, dating back to the 1850s when Irish settlers purchased land from José María Amador, the Mexican soldier and rancher who gave his name to the surrounding Amador Valley.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Dublin, CA is $2,531 for a studio, $2,572 for one bedroom, $3,094 for two bedrooms, and $3,555 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dublin has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,572/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$4,615/month
2,203 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,782/month
1,677 Sq Ft
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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

70

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Harold William Kolb Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

679 Students

Cottonwood Creek TK-8

Public

Grades K-8

1,037 Students

J. M. Amador Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

995 Students

Dublin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

844 Students

James Dougherty Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

782 Students

Eleanor Murray Fallon

Public

Grades 6-8

1,590 Students

Cottonwood Creek TK-8

Public

Grades K-8

1,037 Students

Wells Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

963 Students

Dublin High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,500 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dublin Hills Regional Parks
  • Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
  • Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
  • Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
  • Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.