Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
King City, CA

Median rent

Median rent in King City

$2,699/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in King City is $2,699 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $749 more per month.

$3.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in King City

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of King City 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in King City, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in King City, CA

Average rent prices in King City have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 King City, CA

Rent prices in King City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in King City is $1,850, whereas a house costs $3,197. 1-bedroom apartments in King City run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

13%

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

3%

35%

2 bedroom

$2,675

1%

25%

3 bedroom

$2,795

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,895

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in King City and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.

King City

Median rent price$2,699
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,795
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in King City, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.

Discover rentals in King City, CA

216 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

216 7th Street

216 7th St, King City, CA 93930

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

51520 Pine Creek Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in King City

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for King City, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the King City rental market.

How much is rent in King City?

The average rent in King City is $2,699 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in King City?

Average rent prices in King City have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does King City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in King City is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $749 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in King City?

To comfortably afford rent in King City, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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