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Rental Market Trends in Napa, CA

What is the average rent in Napa, CA?

$2,152/month

Average Rent

636 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Napa, CA is $2,152 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Napa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Napa, you can expect to pay about $1,070 per month for a studio, $2,152 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,705 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,167 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,070/month
276 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,152/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,705/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,167/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,135/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,371/month
1,488 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$17,838/month
3,563 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 Napa, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $17 less 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Napa, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Napa, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
51% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Napa?

Based on current rent prices, Alta Heights, Terrace-Shurtleff and Central Napa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Napa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alta Heights
$2,035/month
521 Sq Ft
Terrace-Shurtleff
$2,417/month
728 Sq Ft
Central Napa
$2,466/month
669 Sq Ft
Soscol
$2,521/month
702 Sq Ft
Westwood
$2,525/month
708 Sq Ft
Beard
$2,543/month
733 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Napa?

Based on current rent prices, Beard, Westwood and Soscol are the most expensive neighborhoods in Napa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beard
$2,543/month
733 Sq Ft
Westwood
$2,525/month
708 Sq Ft
Soscol
$2,521/month
702 Sq Ft
Central Napa
$2,466/month
669 Sq Ft
Terrace-Shurtleff
$2,417/month
728 Sq Ft
Alta Heights
$2,035/month
521 Sq Ft

Which Napa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Napa with the most apartments available are Beard, Soscol and Central Napa .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beard
$2,543/month
733 Sq Ft
Soscol
$2,521/month
702 Sq Ft
Central Napa
$2,466/month
669 Sq Ft
Westwood
$2,525/month
708 Sq Ft
Alta Heights
$2,035/month
521 Sq Ft
Terrace-Shurtleff
$2,417/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Napa is $2,152, you’ll want to make about $7,173 per month or $86,076 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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Napa, CA

309 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Napa, 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

Alta Heights

Napa, CA

Beard

Napa, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
-
$2,292/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,765/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,612/month
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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.

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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