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Rental Market Trends in Pleasanton, CA

What is the average rent in Pleasanton, CA?

$2,587/month

Average Rent

761 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Pleasanton, CA is $2,587 per month. This is 58% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,190 per month for a studio, $2,587 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,121 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,796 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,190/month
555 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,587/month
761 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,121/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,796/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,851/month
1,118 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,793/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,203/month
2,235 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,079/month
1,137 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,028/month
1,743 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pleasanton, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $45 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Pleasanton, CA
Last Updated April 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
3% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $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 $2,587, you’ll want to make about $8,623 per month or $103,476 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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Pleasanton, CA

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Park Hacienda

5650 Owens Dr,
Pleasanton, CA 94588

$2,488 - $3,985

1-3 Beds

Waterford Place

Waterford Place

4800 Tassajara Rd,
Dublin, CA 94568

$2,366 - $2,951 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Avalon West Dublin

Avalon West Dublin

7688 Saint Patrick Way,
Dublin, CA 94568

$2,545 - $4,165

Studio - 2 Beds

Avoca Dublin Station

Avoca Dublin Station

6233 Dougherty Rd,
Dublin, CA 94568

$2,586 - $4,150

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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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