Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Average rent in
Albany, CA

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, CA is $2,950. This is +55%, or $1,050, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,950

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, CA is $2,950. This is +55%, or $1,050, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

63%
32%
5%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Albany, CA costs about $2,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,647. Houses for rent in Albany, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,145

8%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,950

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,250

13%

11%

4 bedroom

$8,750

11%

-

Studio

$2,110

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,110

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,750

Last 30 days

11%

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$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albany, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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