Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Concord, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Concord rent stands today

    Concord, CA rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,299/month. Renters today are paying $136 more per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate upward trend since the trough in May 2025.

  • Concord runs 19.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of Bay Area markets with 100 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Concord rent for about $2,385/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,312/month. Houses have a median rent of $3,500/month while apartments sit at $2,195/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for different property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Concord rents climbed 24.6% year over year to $2,050/month across 19 rentals, contrasting with Dana Estates where rents fell 23.1% to $2,500/month. The citywide market rose 2.2%, so these neighborhoods show divergent local trends.

Median rent

Median rent in Concord

$2,299/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Concord is $2,299 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $369 more per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Concord

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Concord 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 Concord, CA

Average rent prices in Concord have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Concord, CA

Rent prices in Concord vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Concord is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Concord run $1,845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$2,385

3%

60%

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,312

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,400

6%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,985

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,385

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,312

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Concord and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.

Concord

Median rent price$2,299
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Concord, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

Discover rentals in Concord, CA

1560 Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Concord

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

House for rent

1601 Broadway St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Concord apartment for rent in Concord

Apartment for rent

1448 Rosal Ln FRONT HOUSE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Concord

SINGLE_FAMILY - Contemporary - Concord, CA

1448 Rosal Ln FRONT HOUSE, Concord, CA 94521

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

House for rent

1301 Traynor Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Meadow Homes house for rent in Concord

3 beds

1 bath

$3,095

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Concord, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Concord rental market.

How much is rent in Concord?

The average rent in Concord is $2,299 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Concord?

Average rent prices in Concord have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Concord rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Concord is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $369 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Concord?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Concord are Ellis Lake ($1,972/mo), Downtown Concord ($2,050/mo), and Meadow Homes ($2,154/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Concord?

To comfortably afford rent in Concord, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Concord average around $1,860/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,360/month, both remaining relatively stable 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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