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Rental Market Trends in San Pablo, CA

What is the average rent in San Pablo, CA?

$1,937/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in San Pablo, CA is $1,937 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making San Pablo one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Pablo, you can expect to pay about $1,790 per month for a studio, $1,937 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,191 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,462 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,790/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,937/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,191/month
889 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,462/month
712 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,269/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Pablo, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $20 less 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Pablo, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Pablo, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in San Pablo is $1,937, you’ll want to make about $6,456 per month or $77,472 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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San Pablo, CA

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Casa Ensenada Apartments

Casa Ensenada Apartments

2422-2444 Road 20,
San Pablo, CA 94806

$1,995 - $2,275

1-2 Beds

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

2490 Lancaster Dr,
Richmond, CA 94806

$1,701 - $2,345

Studio - 1 Bed

Montoya Garden

Montoya Garden

5005 Montoya Ave,
Richmond, CA 94805

$1,875 - $2,175

Studio - 2 Beds

Rumrill Place Apartment

Rumrill Place Apartment

1883 Rumrill Blvd,
San Pablo, CA 94806

$1,750

2 Beds

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United States California San Pablo 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 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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