Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Madera, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Madera

$2,250/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madera is $2,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madera

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madera rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Madera, CA

Average rent prices in Madera have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 Madera, CA

Rent prices in Madera vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madera is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Madera run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

1%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,335

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$2,400

8%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,895

8%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Madera and Biola by all bedroom counts and property types.

Madera

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,615
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madera, CA is 39% higher than the median rent in Biola, CA.

Discover rentals in Madera, CA

1108 Encore Way W #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madera

Spacious Room Available in Relaxed Household

1108 Encore Way W #NA, Madera, CA 93636

3 beds

2 baths

$900

House for rent

Available May 6

301 S B Street Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

301 S B Street Apts.

301 S B St, Madera, CA 93638

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

117 S K St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madera

Remodeled Large 2 Bedroom

117 S K St #A, Madera, CA 93637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 18

704 Sherwood Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

704 Sherwood Way

704 Sherwood Way, Madera, CA 93638

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Madera, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Madera rental market.

How much is rent in Madera?

The average rent in Madera is $2,250 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madera?

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

How does Madera rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madera is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Madera?

To comfortably afford rent in Madera, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Madera's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a 3.5% increase from the previous year, while two-bedrooms declined 5.6% 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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