Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Benicia, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Benicia

$2,595/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Benicia is $2,595 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Benicia

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Benicia rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,325, whereas a house costs $3,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Benicia run $1,798 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,339

105%

44%

1 bedroom

$2,132

4%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,195

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,195

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,697

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,339

Last 30 days

105%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,132

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,697

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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$2,595
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,799
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benicia, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Benicia, CA

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

164 (510 East L) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

164 (510 East L)

510 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment 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

522 1/2 W K St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benicia

3 beds

1 bath

$2,598

Apartment 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 $2,595 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benicia?

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

How does Benicia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benicia is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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 $104,000/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).

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