Novato, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Novato, CA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Novato, CA is $3,150.
Average rent
$3,150
Month-over-month change
-$136
Year-over-year change
-$250
Available rentals
90
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $885 to $8,995.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 13 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 17 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $250 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,195 | $3,180 |
| Feb | $2,995 | $3,400 |
| Mar | $2,975 | $3,000 |
| Apr | $3,200 | $3,175 |
| May | $2,995 | $3,145 |
| Jun | $2,995 | $3,175 |
| Jul | $3,048 | $3,200 |
| Aug | $3,600 | $3,300 |
| Sep | $3,305 | $3,058 |
| Oct | $3,300 | No data |
| Nov | $3,200 | No data |
| Dec | $3,095 | No data |
Market temperature
The Novato, CA 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Novato, CA is 57% higher than the national average.
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