California, MD rental market

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Last updated November 4, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in California, MD is $2,650.

Average rent

$2,650

Month-over-monthMoM change

+$50

Year-over-yearYoY change

+$250

Available rentals

30

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,300 to $6,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,4002
$1,5001
$1,7002
$1,8001
$2,1002
$2,2002
$2,3001
$2,4003
$2,5005
$2,6004
$2,7004
$2,8007
$2,9005
$3,1001
$3,2001
$3,7001
$3,9001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $250 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,100$2,100
Feb$1,850$2,300
Mar$2,195$1,975
Apr$2,200$1,850
May$2,200$2,120
Jun$2,186$2,100
Jul$1,800$2,375
Aug$2,040$2,500
Sep$2,381$2,600
Oct$2,300$2,650
Nov$2,300$2,650
Dec$2,300No data

Market temperature

The California, MD rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in California, MD is 33% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in California, MD?

The average rent in California, MD is $2,650.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in California, MD?

The average rent for a studio apartment in California, MD is $1,473 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in California, MD?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in California, MD is $1,841 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in California, MD?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in California, MD is $2,158 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in California, MD?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in California, MD is $2,656 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in California, MD?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in California, MD is $3,683 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in California, MD?

Houses in California, MD rent between $1,300 - $6,000 with an average rent of $2,650.

8. How has the rent in California, MD changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in California, MD increased by $250

9. How much has the rent in California, MD increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in California, MD increased by $50

10. How many available rentals are there in California, MD?

There are currently 30 rentals available in California, MD.

11. How do rent prices in California, MD compare with the national average?

The average rent in California, MD is $2,650 — 32.57% higher the national average of $1,999.

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