Bayfair
16077 Ashland Ave,
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
1-2 Beds | $2,005 - $2,425
Rental Market Trends in San Lorenzo, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in San Lorenzo, CA is $1,816/month.
Rent in San Lorenzo is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,816/month
Average Rent
640 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0%
Change / Year
25
Available Apartments
San Lorenzo rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in San Lorenzo average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in San Lorenzo average $1,816 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in San Lorenzo average $2,850 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in San Lorenzo average $7,000 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in San Lorenzo, CA?
Rents have remained stable over the past year, with little overall movement.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in San Lorenzo, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
38%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Lorenzo, CA?
Because the average rent in San Lorenzo is $1,816, you’ll want to make about $6,053 per month or $72,636 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.
How does San Lorenzo, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Lorenzo, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the San Lorenzo Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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San Leandro
Avg Rent: $1,896/month
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Castro Valley
Avg Rent: $1,962/month
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Hayward
Avg Rent: $2,125/month
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Union City
Avg Rent: $2,520/month
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Oakland
Avg Rent: $2,203/month
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Alameda
Avg Rent: $2,571/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in San Lorenzo?
The average rent in San Lorenzo is $1,816 per month, which is 9.1% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in San Lorenzo?
Rents in San Lorenzo, CA are relatively stable, with minimal month-over-month change.
What rent range is most common in San Lorenzo?
In San Lorenzo, CA, 38% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.