Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Madera, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Madera

$2,249/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madera is $2,249 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $349 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madera

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madera rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased 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 Madera, CA

Rent prices in Madera vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madera is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Madera run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

2%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,300

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,595

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,372

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,372

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

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$2,249
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,680
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madera, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Biola, CA.

Discover rentals in Madera, CA

412 E. 4th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

412 E. 4th Street

412 E 4th St, Madera, CA 93638

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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.
301 N B St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madera

2BR/1.0BA

301 N B St, Madera, CA 93638

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
708 Sherwood Way - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

708 Sherwood Way

708 Sherwood Way, Madera, CA 93638

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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.
821 Green Way - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

821 Green Way

821 Green Way, Madera, CA 93638

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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 Madera, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Madera rental market.

How much is rent in Madera?

The average rent in Madera is $2,249 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madera?

Average rent prices in Madera have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Madera rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madera is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $349 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?

February offers the best rental deals in Madera, with rents running about 14% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year. Timing your apartment search for February could result in meaningful savings compared to peak 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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