Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
California, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in California
$825/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in California is $825 per month as of May 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,124 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in California
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of California rentals at each price point
Rent trends in California, PA
Average rent prices in California have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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, PA
Rent prices in California vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in California is $825, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in California run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 | 4% |  630% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 6% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 2% | 125% |
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 California, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $825 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $850 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,250 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
630%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
125%
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 California, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$850
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in California, PA, 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, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in California and Donora by all bedroom counts and property types.
California
58%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in California, PA is 18% lower than the median rent in Donora, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,000
19%$925
9%$1,150
2%$750
59%$1,950
19%$1,200
15%$1,150
18%$1,050
14%$995
47%$1,229
$875
15%$995
17%Discover rentals in California, PA
5d+ ago
75 1st St, California, PA 15419
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California
300 Strawberry Way #300, California, PA 15419
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
3d ago
79 Ash St, California, PA 15419
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California
115 1st St #1, California, PA 15419
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in California
Studio
2.5 baths
$975
House for rent
1d ago
639 Russian St, California, PA 15419
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California
616 Union St #616, California, PA 15419
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
21h ago
131 Spring Way, California, PA 15419
2 beds
2 baths
$950
House for rent
3d ago
79 Ash St, California, PA 15419
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
72 2nd St, California, PA 15419
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
3d ago
128 Ash St, California, PA 15419
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
21h ago
131 Spring Way, California, PA 15419
2 beds
2 baths
$950
House for rent
3d ago
79 Ash St, California, PA 15419
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
72 2nd St, California, PA 15419
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
3d ago
128 Ash St, California, PA 15419
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
1d ago
639 Russian St, California, PA 15419
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California
616 Union St #616, California, PA 15419
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California
115 1st St #1, California, PA 15419
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California
300 Strawberry Way #300, California, PA 15419
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
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Frequently asked questions for California, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the California rental market.
How much is rent in California?
The average rent in California is $825 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in California?
Average rent prices in California have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does California rent compare to the national average?
Rent in California is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,124 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in California?
To comfortably afford rent in California, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in California?
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in California, PA is $765, while a two-bedroom apartment costs around $977.
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).