Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Manteca, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Manteca rent stands today

    Manteca, CA rent slipped 5.7% year over year to a current median of $2,500/month. Renters pay $7 less per month than last year despite a 3.8% month-over-month increase that suggests recent upward movement.

  • Manteca rents run roughly 1.3× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros. The market offers 52 total rentals, a smaller inventory than larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Manteca rent for about $1,048/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,900/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,672/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,992/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Manteca

$2,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manteca is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manteca

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Manteca 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 Manteca, CA

Average rent prices in Manteca have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Manteca, CA

Rent prices in Manteca vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manteca is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Manteca run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,048

13%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,500

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,900

4%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,672

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,992

3%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,048

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,672

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,992

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Manteca and Ceres by all bedroom counts and property types.

Manteca

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,735
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Manteca, CA

366 E Edison St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

366 E Edison St #1

366 E Edison St, Manteca, CA 95336

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

W. Yosemite Ave. 139 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

W. Yosemite Ave. 139

139 W Yosemite Ave, Manteca, CA 95336

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

556 N Lincoln Ave #13 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Manteca

2 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 24

Vista Verde Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Vista Verde Apartments

511 Eastwood Ave, Manteca, CA 95336

2 beds

2 baths

$1,845

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Manteca, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Manteca rental market.

How much is rent in Manteca?

The average rent in Manteca is $2,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manteca?

Average rent prices in Manteca have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Manteca rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manteca is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Manteca?

To comfortably afford rent in Manteca, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Manteca, with approximately 16% savings compared to June's peak pricing. Looking in March rather than summer months could result in better deals.

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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