Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Average rent in
Albany, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Albany
$2,818/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Albany is $2,818 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $868 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albany
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,620, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,199 | No Change | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 16% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 2% |  9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,952 | 8% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $6,900 | 119% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany | $2,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,620 | 47% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 2% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,952
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,900
Last 30 days
119%
Albany
Average rent
$2,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,620
Last 30 days
47%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
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
45%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Albany, CA is 28% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,197
10%$1,997
39%$4,137
4%$2,700
$6,995
4%$3,395
10%$6,500
30%$3,995
20%$5,595
32%$2,550
35%$3,308
68%$4,695
7%Discover rentals in Albany, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
3 beds
2 baths
$8,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
1209 1209 & 1211 MARIN AVE, Albany, CA 94706
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
785 Taft Ave, Albany, CA 94706
1 bed
1 bath
$1,509
Apartment for rent
2d ago
410 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Albany
535 Pierce St #5109, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Albany
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Jun 27
1d ago
957 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
410 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
785 Taft Ave, Albany, CA 94706
1 bed
1 bath
$1,509
Apartment for rent
1d ago
957 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
House 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 $2,818 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albany?
Average rent prices in Albany have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Albany rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Albany is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $868 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 $113,000/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).