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Rental Market Trends in Pleasanton, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Pleasanton, CA is $2,669/month.

Rent in Pleasanton is 60% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,669/month

Average Rent

757 Sq Ft

Average Size

+6.8%

Change / Year

393

Available Apartments

Pleasanton rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Pleasanton average $2,329 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton average $2,669 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton average $3,224 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton average $4,098 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,329/month
555 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,669/month
757 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,224/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,098/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,359/month
1,694 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,558/month
2,986 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Pleasanton, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.8%, which averages out to $182 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Pleasanton, CA

September 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
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
90% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Pleasanton is $2,669, you’ll want to make about $8,896 per month or $106,752 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

Pleasanton, CA

393 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $2,659/month

  • Livermore

    Livermore

    Avg Rent: $2,420/month

  • San Ramon

    San Ramon

    Avg Rent: $2,592/month

  • Union City

    Union City

    Avg Rent: $2,520/month

  • Hayward

    Hayward

    Avg Rent: $2,127/month

  • Castro Valley

    Castro Valley

    Avg Rent: $1,962/month

Apartment Communities in Pleasanton We Think You'll Love

Park Hacienda

Park Hacienda

5650 Owens Dr,
Pleasanton, CA 94588

1-3 Beds | $2,533 - $4,100

Las Ventanas

Las Ventanas

3819 Vineyard Ave,
Pleasanton, CA 94566

1-3 Beds | $2,425 - $3,037

Waterford Place

Waterford Place

4800 Tassajara Rd,
Dublin, CA 94568

1-2 Beds | $2,416 - $3,051

Aster

Aster

6775 Golden Gate Dr,
Dublin, CA 94568

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,282 - $3,301

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Pleasanton?

The average rent in Pleasanton is $2,669 per month, which is 60.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Pleasanton?

The average rent for a house in Pleasanton, CA is $4,359 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Pleasanton?

Rents in Pleasanton, CA are increasing, with prices up 6.8% year-over-year and $182 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Pleasanton?

In Pleasanton, CA, 90% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Pleasanton 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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