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Rental Market Trends in Pleasanton, CA

What is the average rent in Pleasanton, CA?

$2,502/month

Average Rent

761 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Pleasanton, CA is $2,502 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Pleasanton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pleasanton, you can expect to pay about $2,143 per month for a studio, $2,502 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,988 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,759 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,143/month
555 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,502/month
761 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,988/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,759/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,205/month
1,615 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,693/month
2,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,012/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,335/month
1,271 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,899/month
1,597 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pleasanton, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, 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.
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Rent Ranges in Pleasanton, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pleasanton, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
90% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pleasanton?

Based on current rent prices, Valencia is the most affordable neighborhood in Pleasanton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Valencia
$2,453/month
732 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pleasanton?

Based on current rent prices, Valencia is the most expensive neighborhood in Pleasanton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Valencia
$2,453/month
732 Sq Ft

Which Pleasanton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Pleasanton with the most apartments available is Valencia .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Valencia
$2,453/month
732 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Pleasanton is $2,502, you’ll want to make about $8,340 per month or $100,080 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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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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