Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Albany, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Albany
$2,895/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Albany is $2,895 per month as of November 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $995 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albany
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Albany rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Albany, CA
Average rent prices in Albany have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Albany, CA
Rent prices in Albany vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Albany is $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,205 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,795 | 13% |  40% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 13% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,999 | 48% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | 13% | 3% | |
Condos | $3,287 | No Change | 13% | |
Houses | $3,550 | 46% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,205
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,999
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
18%
Albany
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,287
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
46%
Last year
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Albany, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Albany, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Albany and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Albany
52%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Albany, CA is 38% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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3%$4,094
41%$4,300
7%$3,095
3%$3,835
51%$3,095
6%$3,376
23%$4,780
12%$2,900
31%$2,695
58%$3,050
65%$4,275
64%Discover rentals in Albany, CA
4d ago
986 Kains Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Albany
535 Pierce St #5408, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
935 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
986 Kains Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Albany
535 Pierce St #5408, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
935 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
986 Kains Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Albany, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Albany rental market.
How much is rent in Albany?
The average rent in Albany is $2,895 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albany?
Average rent prices in Albany have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Albany rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Albany is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $995 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Albany?
To comfortably afford rent in Albany, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).