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Rental Market Trends in Sausalito, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Sausalito, CA is $2,603/month.

Rent in Sausalito is 56% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,603/month

Average Rent

607 Sq Ft

Average Size

-6.3%

Change / Year

11

Available Apartments

Sausalito rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Sausalito average $2,046 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Sausalito average $2,603 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Sausalito average $3,465 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Sausalito average $5,784 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,046/month
343 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,603/month
607 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,465/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,784/month
1,705 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Sausalito, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.3%, which averages out to $164 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Sausalito, CA

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sausalito, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
12% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
76% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Sausalito is $2,603, you’ll want to make about $8,676 per month or $104,112 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

Sausalito, CA

11 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Sausalito, 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.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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    Belvedere Tiburon

    Avg Rent: $3,060/month

  • Tiburon

    Tiburon

    Avg Rent: $3,797/month

  • Mill Valley

    Mill Valley

    Avg Rent: $3,047/month

  • Corte Madera

    Corte Madera

    Avg Rent: $2,955/month

  • San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Avg Rent: $3,544/month

Apartment Communities in Sausalito We Think You'll Love

Summit at Sausalito

Summit at Sausalito

401 Sherwood Dr,
Sausalito, CA 94965

1-2 Beds | $2,517 - $3,687

51 Santa Rosa Ave

51 Santa Rosa Ave

51 Santa Rosa Ave,
Sausalito, CA 94965

3 Beds | $30,809

136 Spencer Ave

136 Spencer Ave

136 Spencer Ave,
Sausalito, CA 94965

3 Beds | $8,495

127 Edwards Ave

127 Edwards Ave

127 Edwards Ave,
Sausalito, CA 94965

2 Beds | $6,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Sausalito?

The average rent in Sausalito is $2,603 per month, which is 56.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Sausalito?

Rents in Sausalito, CA are decreasing, with prices down 6.3% year-over-year and $164 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Sausalito?

In Sausalito, CA, 76% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Sausalito 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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