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Rental Market Trends in Pleasant Hill, CA

What is the average rent in Pleasant Hill, CA?

$2,229/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

Pleasant Hill, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Pleasant Hill, CA is $2,229 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Pleasant Hill one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Pleasant Hill average $1,897 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill average $2,229 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill average $2,792 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill average $3,276 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,897/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,229/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,792/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,276/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,858/month
286 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,046/month
1,774 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,239/month
456 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,809/month
971 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pleasant Hill, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $27 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Pleasant Hill, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pleasant Hill, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
3% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
77% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Pleasant Hill is $2,229, you’ll want to make about $7,430 per month or $89,160 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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Apartment Averages

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The Boulevard

2635 Contra Costa Blvd,
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

$2,380 - $2,390

1 Bed

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Stoneridge Luxury Apartments

101 Hogan Ct,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

$2,372 - $3,299

1-2 Beds

Palm Terrace Condominium Rentals

Palm Terrace Condominium Rentals

2925 Monument Blvd,
Concord, CA 94520

$2,205 - $3,330

1-4 Beds

Wood Creek

Wood Creek

637 Stonebridge Way,
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

$2,780 - $3,239 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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United States California Pleasant Hill 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 June 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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