Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Benicia, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Benicia

$2,500/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benicia is $2,500 per month as of November 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benicia

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benicia rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,336, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Benicia run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,329

13%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,837

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,375

6%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,597

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,329

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,837

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Benicia, CA.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,336

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$2,672

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

1%

Houses

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

20%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,375

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,306
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benicia, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Benicia, CA

West J Street-150 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

West J Street-150

150 W J St, Benicia, CA 94510

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
443 E O St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benicia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1307-1323 E 7Th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1307-1323 E 7Th St

1307 E 7th St, Benicia, CA 94510

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1282 Grove Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benicia

2 beds

2 baths

$3,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Waterstone Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Waterstone Terrace

522 1/2 W K St, Benicia, CA 94510

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,780–$2,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
900 Cambridge Dr #135 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Benicia

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
900 Cambridge Dr #138 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Benicia

1 bed

1 bath

$1,975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Waterstone Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Waterstone Terrace

522 1/2 W K St, Benicia, CA 94510

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,780–$2,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1140 Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Benicia

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
228 Essex Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benicia

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
900 Cambridge Dr #138 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Benicia

1 bed

1 bath

$1,975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Waterstone Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Waterstone Terrace

522 1/2 W K St, Benicia, CA 94510

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,780–$2,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
466 E E St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Benicia

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,475

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
312 Steven Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Benicia

4 beds

3 baths

$4,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
223 W G St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benicia

Studio

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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–$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Waterstone Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Waterstone Terrace

522 1/2 W K St, Benicia, CA 94510

3 beds

1 bath

$2,398–$2,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
575 E H - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

575 E H

575 E H St, Benicia, CA 94510

Studio

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
714 East Military - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

714 East Military

714 Military E, Benicia, CA 94510

Studio

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,500 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benicia?

Average rent prices in Benicia have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Benicia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benicia is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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?

February offers the best rental rates in Benicia, with rents running about 10% lower than December's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates during winter months.

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).