Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 18, 2026
Average rent in
Albany, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Albany
$2,550/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Albany is $2,550 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $601 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albany
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $2,395, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,555.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,099 | No Change | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 3% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,695 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,023 | 10% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 67% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,023
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
19%
Albany
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
67%
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
31%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Albany, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
17%$4,030
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101%$3,274
37%$2,795
69%$2,699
21%$3,200
7%$4,500
1%$2,200
16%$2,650
36%$2,795
13%$2,947
59%Discover rentals in Albany, CA
2h ago
986 Kains Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
1 bath
$2,555
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Albany
545 545 Pierce Street - 2110unit 2110 #2110, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Albany
545 Pierce St #2110, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
410 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
3 beds
2 baths
$8,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Condo for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
410 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Condo for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Albany
545 Pierce St #2110, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
410 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Albany
545 545 Pierce Street - 2110unit 2110 #2110, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Condo for rent
Available Apr 20
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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 $2,550 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albany?
Average rent prices in Albany have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.
How does Albany rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Albany is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $601 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 $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Albany?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Albany, CA is approximately $2,103, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $3,064.
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).