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Rental Market Trends in Pleasant Hill, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Pleasant Hill, CA is $2,273/month.

Rent in Pleasant Hill is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,273/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.9%

Change / Year

571

Available Apartments

Pleasant Hill rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Pleasant Hill average $1,935 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill average $2,273 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill average $2,849 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill average $3,307 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,935/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,273/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,849/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,307/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,100/month
416 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,096/month
1,490 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,337/month
2,064 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,240/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,839/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,178/month
1,213 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Pleasant Hill, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $65 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Pleasant Hill, CA

September 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
19% $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 $2,273, you’ll want to make about $7,576 per month or $90,912 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.

City

Pleasant Hill, CA

571 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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    Avg Rent: $2,020/month

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    Lafayette

    Avg Rent: $2,406/month

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    Concord

    Avg Rent: $1,918/month

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    Avg Rent: $2,621/month

  • Moraga

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    Avg Rent: $1,823/month

Apartment Communities in Pleasant Hill We Think You'll Love

Palm Terrace Condominium Rentals

Palm Terrace Condominium Rentals

2925 Monument Blvd,
Concord, CA 94520

1-4 Beds | $2,205 - $3,490

Wood Creek

Wood Creek

637 Stonebridge Way,
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

1-2 Beds | $2,535 - $3,230

Overlook at Walnut Creek

Overlook at Walnut Creek

3050 Del Hombre Ln,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Studio - 2 Beds | $3,045 - $6,739

Stoneridge Luxury Apartments

Stoneridge Luxury Apartments

101 Hogan Ct,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

1-2 Beds | $2,372 - $3,299

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Pleasant Hill?

The average rent in Pleasant Hill is $2,273 per month, which is 36.5% higher than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Pleasant Hill?

The average rent for a house in Pleasant Hill, CA is $4,096 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Pleasant Hill?

The average rent for a townhome in Pleasant Hill, CA is $3,178 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Pleasant Hill?

The average rent for a condo in Pleasant Hill, CA is $2,240 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Pleasant Hill?

Rents in Pleasant Hill, CA are increasing, with prices up 2.9% year-over-year and $65 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Pleasant Hill?

In Pleasant Hill, CA, 77% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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 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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