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Rental Market Trends in California, MD

What is the average rent in California, MD?

$1,844/month

Average Rent

777 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in California, MD is $1,844 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means California rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in California, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,844 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,963 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,227 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,844/month
777 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,963/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,227/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,000/month
2,573 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,292/month
1,368 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in California, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in California, MD
Last Updated April 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
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
$1,811/month
743 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
$1,811/month
743 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
$1,811/month
743 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 $1,844, you’ll want to make about $6,146 per month or $73,752 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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California, MD

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21590 Pacific Dr,
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$1,230 - $5,065

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23314 Surrey Way,
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$1,695 - $2,645 Total Monthly Price

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Settler's Landing

45086 Voyage Path,
California, MD 20619

$1,742 - $2,640

1-3 Beds

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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 February 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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