Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
California, MD

Median rent

Median rent in California

$2,400/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in California is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in California

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of California rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in California, MD

Average rent prices in California have increased by 2% 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 California, MD

Rent prices in California vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in California is $1,622, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in California run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,847.

Listings

Studio

$1,507

15%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,475

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,550

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,507

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California, MD, 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 California, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in California and Callaway by all bedroom counts and property types.

California

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,148
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in California, MD is 12% higher than the median rent in Callaway, MD.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Callaway

$2,148

increased by28%
Last year
Dameron

$2,400

N/A
Last year
Great Mills

$2,000

increased by6%
Last year
Hollywood

$2,095

decreased by7%
Last year
Hughesville

$2,850

N/A
Last year
Leonardtown

$1,995

decreased by39%
Last year

Discover rentals in California, MD

44691 White Oak Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in California

44691 White Oak Ct, California, MD 20619

2 beds

1.5 baths

$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.
23313 Sugar Maple Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in California

23313 Sugar Maple Ct, California, MD 20619

2 beds

1.5 baths

$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.
24110 N Patuxent Beach Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in California

Residential Lease, CALIFORNIA, MD

24110 N Patuxent Beach Rd, California, MD 20619

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

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.
24110 N Patuxent Beach Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in California

24110 N Patuxent Beach Rd, California, MD 20619

3 beds

0.5 baths

$2,000

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.

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Frequently asked questions for California, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the California rental market.

How much is rent in California?

The average rent in California is $2,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in California?

Average rent prices in California have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does California rent compare to the national average?

Rent in California is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in California?

To comfortably afford rent in California, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February sees the lowest rent in California while September has the highest, with approximately a 10% difference between peak and off-peak months. Searching in February might result in lower prices compared to the fall rental season.

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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