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Pleasanton, CA

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The Bay Area’s most pleasant town

Suburban Historic Shopping Luxury Business

Pleasanton, California sits in the heart of the Tri-Valley region, where the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $2,534. The city's downtown district preserves its historic character with independent shops and a weekly farmers' market that draws visitors from across the region. Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park stretches along the western edge of the city, while the Alameda County Fairgrounds anchors the community's event calendar. Studio apartments have seen a 10.1% increase in rent, while two-bedroom units average $3,022 monthly.

The city houses both Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School, which consistently rank among California's academic leaders. Major employers in the area include the corporate headquarters of Workday, Safeway, and Veeva Systems. Shadow Cliffs Regional Park provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. The area's history stretches to the 1850s, when it was known as Alisal and earned notoriety as a Gold Rush-era haven for outlaws. Today, Pleasanton combines its historic roots with modern conveniences, including access to two BART stations for easy Bay Area commuting.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Pleasanton, CA is $2,146 for a studio, $2,461 for one bedroom, $2,928 for two bedrooms, and $3,887 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasanton has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,461/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$4,896/month
1,968 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,758/month
1,660 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.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Donlon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

739 Students

Fairlands Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

726 Students

Walnut Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

648 Students

Lydiksen Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

604 Students

Henry P. Mohr Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

579 Students

Thomas S. Hart Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,158 Students

Harvest Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,086 Students

Pleasanton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,050 Students

Amador Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,665 Students

Foothill High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,199 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
  • Dublin Hills Regional Parks
  • Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
  • Niles Canyon Railway
  • Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Parks

Military Bases

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.