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Rental Market Trends in Kentfield, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Kentfield, CA is $1,937/month.

Rent in Kentfield is 16% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$1,937/month

Average Rent

584 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.5%

Change / Year

17

Available Apartments

Kentfield rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Kentfield average $1,449 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Kentfield average $1,937 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Kentfield average $2,644 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Kentfield average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,449/month
498 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,937/month
584 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,644/month
831 Sq Ft
View Kentfield Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Kentfield, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Kentfield, CA

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kentfield, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
60% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Kentfield is $1,937, you’ll want to make about $6,456 per month or $77,472 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.

City

Kentfield, CA

17 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Kentfield, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Kentfield, 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.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

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

  • Greenbrae

    Greenbrae

    Avg Rent: $2,284/month

  • Larkspur

    Larkspur

    Avg Rent: $3,937/month

  • Corte Madera

    Corte Madera

    Avg Rent: $2,955/month

  • Mill Valley

    Mill Valley

    Avg Rent: $3,047/month

  • San Anselmo

    San Anselmo

    Avg Rent: $1,991/month

  • San Rafael

    San Rafael

    Avg Rent: $2,230/month

  • Fairfax

    Fairfax

    Avg Rent: $1,790/month

Apartment Communities in Kentfield We Think You'll Love

Woodlark Residences

Woodlark Residences

965 Magnolia Ave,
Larkspur, CA 94939

1-2 Beds | $3,295 - $4,395

Aqua Vista

Aqua Vista

210 Lower Via Casitas,
Greenbrae, CA 94904

Studio - 2 Beds | Call for Rent

9-11 Hillside Ave

9-11 Hillside Ave

9-11 Hillside Ave,
Kentfield, CA 94904

1 Bed | $3,850

215 Bayview Apartments

215 Bayview Apartments

215 Bayview St,
San Rafael, CA 94901

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,975 - $2,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Kentfield?

The average rent in Kentfield is $1,937 per month, which is 16.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Kentfield?

Rents in Kentfield, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $29 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Kentfield?

In Kentfield, CA, 60% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Kentfield 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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