Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
August, CA

Median rent

Median rent in August

$1,362/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in August is $1,362 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $537 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in August

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of August rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in August, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in August, CA

Average rent prices in August have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 August, CA

Rent prices in August vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in August is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in August run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

9%

1 bedroom

$1,345

10%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,600

4%

-

3 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,350

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

The table above reflects average rent prices in August, 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 August, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in August and Bethel Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

August

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in August, CA is 57% lower than the median rent in Bethel Island, CA.

Discover rentals in August, CA

3232 Sanguinetti Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

3232 Sanguinetti Ln

3232 Sanguinetti Ln, August, CA 95205

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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Frequently asked questions for August, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the August rental market.

How much is rent in August?

The average rent in August is $1,362 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in August?

Average rent prices in August have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does August rent compare to the national average?

Rent in August is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $537 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in August?

To comfortably afford rent in August, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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).

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