San Rafael, CA rental market
What is the average rent in San Rafael, CA?
Last updated June 23, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Rafael, CA is $3,000.
Average rent
$3,000
Month-over-month change
-$200
Year-over-year change
+$50
Available rentals
111
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 8 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 7 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 10 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 6 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 10 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 13 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,100 | $2,859 |
| Feb | $3,005 | $2,950 |
| Mar | $2,902 | $2,860 |
| Apr | $2,873 | $3,095 |
| May | $2,900 | $3,089 |
| Jun | $2,900 | $3,200 |
| Jul | $3,100 | No data |
| Aug | $3,250 | No data |
| Sep | $2,995 | No data |
| Oct | $2,975 | No data |
| Nov | $2,975 | No data |
| Dec | $3,065 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Rafael, CA rental market temperature is WARM. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in San Rafael, CA is 49% higher than the national average.
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