Parkwood Manor
456 W Meadow Dr,
Tulare, CA 93274
2-3 Beds | $554 - $1,397
Rental Market Trends in Tulare, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Tulare, CA is $1,302/month.
Rent in Tulare is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,302/month
Average Rent
656 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2%
Change / Year
69
Available Apartments
Tulare rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Tulare average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Tulare average $1,302 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Tulare average $1,384 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Tulare average $1,920 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Tulare, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Tulare, CA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
20%
Below $700/month
25%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tulare, CA?
Because the average rent in Tulare is $1,302, you’ll want to make about $4,340 per month or $52,080 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 Tulare, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tulare, 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 Tulare Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Visalia
Avg Rent: $1,467/month
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Farmersville
Avg Rent: $1,448/month
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Exeter
Avg Rent: $503/month
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Corcoran
Avg Rent: $1,079/month
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Lindsay
Avg Rent: $631/month
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Hanford
Avg Rent: $1,470/month
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Porterville
Avg Rent: $1,111/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Tulare?
The average rent in Tulare is $1,302 per month, which is 21.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Tulare?
The average rent for a house in Tulare, CA is $2,037 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Tulare?
Rents in Tulare, CA are increasing, with prices up 2.0% year-over-year and $27 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Tulare?
In Tulare, CA, 30% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/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.