Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Benicia, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Benicia

$2,495/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benicia is $2,495 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $546 more per month.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benicia

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benicia rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Benicia, CA

Average rent prices in Benicia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Benicia, CA

Rent prices in Benicia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benicia is $2,097, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Benicia run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

33%

1 bedroom

$1,922

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,310

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,095

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,395

6%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,310

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,395

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Benicia and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Benicia

Median rent price$2,495
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,907
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benicia, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Benicia, CA

411 E O St #419 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benicia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,870

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 16

917 First Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

917 First Street

917 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,950–$3,495

Apartment for rent

900 Southampton Rd #95 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Benicia

Condo for rent

373 W J St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benicia

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Benicia, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Benicia rental market.

How much is rent in Benicia?

The average rent in Benicia is $2,495 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benicia?

Average rent prices in Benicia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Benicia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benicia is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $546 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Benicia?

To comfortably afford rent in Benicia, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Benicia?

Benicia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, whereas two-bedroom prices declined 1.2% year over year.

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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