Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Average rent in
Albany, CA

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, CA is $2,730. This is +43%, or $821, higher than the national average.

$4.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,730

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, CA is $2,730. This is +43%, or $821, higher than the national average.

$4.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
63%
31%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

51%
49%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Albany, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, CA have increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Albany, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Albany, CA is $2,375. A 1-bedroom apartment in Albany, CA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,818. Houses for rent in Albany, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,905.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,125

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,850

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,965

12%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,095

No Change

-

Studio

$2,184

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,184

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,965

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,095

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.

Compare rent prices in Albany, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Albany, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashland, CA.

Albany

Median rent price$2,730
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albany, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Discover rentals in Albany, CA

555 Pierce St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Albany

555 Pierce St #1, Albany, CA 94706

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

$2,770

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Mar 30

535 Pierce St #5108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Albany

535 Pierce St #5108, Albany, CA 94706

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

909 Adams St #CONDO - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Townhouse for rent in Albany

909 Adams Street Unit D - Condo

909 Adams St #CONDO, Albany, CA 94706

3 beds

3.5 baths

$4,400

House for rent

Available Apr 3