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Rental Market Trends in California, MD

What is the average rent in California, MD?

$1,866/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in California, MD is $1,866 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means California rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in California, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,866 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,979 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,199 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,866/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,979/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,199/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,312/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,780/month
2,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,405/month
1,166 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in California, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.1%, which averages out to $96 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in California, MD
Last Updated September 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in California, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
67% $1,501 - $2,000/month
33% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in California?

Based on current rent prices, Hickory Nut of Wildewood is the most affordable neighborhood in California.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hickory Nut of Wildewood
$1,840/month
719 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in California?

Based on current rent prices, Hickory Nut of Wildewood is the most expensive neighborhood in California.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hickory Nut of Wildewood
$1,840/month
719 Sq Ft

Which California neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in California with the most apartments available is Hickory Nut of Wildewood .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hickory Nut of Wildewood
$1,840/month
719 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in California, MD?

Because the average rent in California is $1,866, you’ll want to make about $6,220 per month or $74,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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