Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Madera, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Madera

$2,297/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Madera is $2,297 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $347 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madera

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Madera run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

No Change

62%

1 bedroom

$1,345

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,597

11%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,397

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,647

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,647

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$2,297
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madera, CA is 44% higher than the median rent in Biola, CA.

Discover rentals in Madera, CA

301 S B Street Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

301 S B Street Apts.

301 S B St, Madera, CA 93638

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

426 Vineyard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madera

House for rent

901 W. 6th St. - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

901 W. 6th St.

901 W 6th St, Madera, CA 93637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,590

Apartment for rent

812 Green Way - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.1

Very good

812 Green Way

812 Green Way, Madera, CA 93638

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,695–$2,150

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 $2,297 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madera?

Average rent prices in Madera have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $347 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 $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 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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