Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Martinez, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Martinez

$2,300/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Martinez is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Martinez

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Martinez 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

Rent trends in Martinez, CA

Average rent prices in Martinez have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Martinez, CA

Rent prices in Martinez vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Martinez is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinez run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,310.

Listings

Studio

$2,053

33%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,845

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,419

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,855

14%

11%

4 bedroom

$5,900

3%

66%

Studio

Average rent

$2,053

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,419

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,855

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

66%

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

Compare median rent prices in Martinez and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Martinez

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Martinez, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Martinez, CA

942 Talbart St - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.4

Very good

942 Talbart St

942 Talbart St, Martinez, CA 94553

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Jun 7

Maris at Martinez - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights
Rent special

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Maris at Martinez

142 Fig Tree Ln, Martinez, CA 94553

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,063–$3,586

Price drop

Apartment for rent

50 Foster St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinez

2BR/1.0BA

50 Foster St, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Somerset Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Somerset Apartments

1455 Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,438–$2,638

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Martinez, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Martinez rental market.

How much is rent in Martinez?

The average rent in Martinez is $2,300 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Martinez?

Average rent prices in Martinez have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Martinez rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Martinez is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Martinez?

To comfortably afford rent in Martinez, 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 Martinez?

Martinez rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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