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Rental Market Trends in Greenbrae, CA

What is the average rent in Greenbrae, CA?

$2,198/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Greenbrae, CA is $2,198 per month. This is 35% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Greenbrae one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Greenbrae, you can expect to pay about $1,910 per month for a studio, $2,198 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,563 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,703 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,910/month
776 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,198/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,563/month
877 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,703/month
1,298 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,205/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$15,149/month
2,057 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 Greenbrae, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $45 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 June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Greenbrae, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Greenbrae, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
80% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Greenbrae, CA?

Because the average rent in Greenbrae is $2,198, you’ll want to make about $7,326 per month or $87,912 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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Greenbrae, CA

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700 Lincoln Village Cir,
Larkspur, CA 94939

1-2 Beds | $2,995 - $3,895

Larkspur Courts

Larkspur Courts

100 Old Quarry Rd,
Larkspur, CA 94939

1-3 Beds | $3,480 - $7,855

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Bell Mt. Tam

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1-3 Beds | $3,415 - $9,943

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Via Holon Apartments

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2 Beds | $3,025

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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