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Rental Market Trends in California, MD

Updated September 2026

The average rent in California, MD is $1,976/month.

Rent in California is 19% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$1,976/month

Average Rent

787 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.3%

Change / Year

293

Available Apartments

California rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in California average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in California average $1,976 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in California average $2,080 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in California average $2,398 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,976/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,080/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,398/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,489/month
746 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,205/month
2,578 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in California, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $46 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in California, MD

September 2026
$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
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in California is $1,976, you’ll want to make about $6,586 per month or $79,032 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.

City

California, MD

293 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does California, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare California, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Great Mills

    Great Mills

    Avg Rent: $1,252/month

  • Lexington Park

    Lexington Park

    Avg Rent: $1,707/month

  • Hollywood

    Hollywood

    Avg Rent: $951/month

Apartment Communities in California We Think You'll Love

Abberly Crest Apartment Homes

Abberly Crest Apartment Homes

46850 Abberly Crest Ln,
Lexington Park, MD 20653

1-3 Beds | $1,923 - $3,689

The Simmons

The Simmons

23155 Park Place Way,
California, MD 20619

1-3 Beds | $2,050 - $2,595

St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes

St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes

21590 Pacific Dr,
Lexington Park, MD 20653

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,800 - $2,185

Apartments of Wildewood

Apartments of Wildewood

23314 Surrey Way,
California, MD 20619

1-3 Beds | $1,695 - $2,645

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in California?

The average rent in California is $1,976 per month, which is 18.7% higher than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in California?

The average rent for a house in California, MD is $2,489 per month.

Are rents going up or down in California?

Rents in California, MD are increasing, with prices up 2.3% year-over-year and $46 more per month.

What rent range is most common in California?

In California, MD, 50% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Maryland California Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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