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Rental Market Trends in California, PA

What is the average rent in California, PA?

$587/month

Average Rent

670 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in California, PA is $587 per month. This is 64% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in California more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in California, you can expect to pay about $388 per month for a studio, $587 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,048 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,389 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$388/month
375 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$587/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,048/month
694 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,389/month
850 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in California, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $3 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in California, PA
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in California, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in California is $587, you’ll want to make about $1,956 per month or $23,472 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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442 3rd St

442 3rd St

442 3rd St,
California, PA 15419

$1,260 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

622 High St

622 High St

622 High St,
California, PA 15419

$888 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

698 High St

698 High St

698 High St,
California, PA 15419

$1,200 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

633 Hickory St

633 Hickory St

633 Hickory St,
California, PA 15419

$1,500 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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