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Rental Market Trends in Corte Madera, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Corte Madera, CA is $2,965/month.
Rent in Corte Madera is 78% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,965/month
Average Rent
446 Sq Ft
Average Size
+11.8%
Change / Year
39
Available Apartments
Corte Madera rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Corte Madera average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Corte Madera average $2,965 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Corte Madera average $4,618 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Corte Madera average $6,753 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Corte Madera, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 11.8%, which averages out to $352 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Corte Madera, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
86%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Corte Madera, CA?
Because the average rent in Corte Madera is $2,965, you’ll want to make about $9,883 per month or $118,596 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.
How does Corte Madera, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Corte Madera, CA 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.
View the Corte Madera Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Larkspur
Avg Rent: $3,937/month
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Mill Valley
Avg Rent: $3,047/month
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Kentfield
Avg Rent: $1,928/month
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Greenbrae
Avg Rent: $2,284/month
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Tiburon
Avg Rent: $3,797/month
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Belvedere Tiburon
Avg Rent: $3,060/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Corte Madera?
The average rent in Corte Madera is $2,965 per month, which is 78.1% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Corte Madera?
Rents in Corte Madera, CA are increasing, with prices up 11.8% year-over-year and $352 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Corte Madera?
In Corte Madera, CA, 86% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.