Average Rent in Martinez, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Martinez, CA

Average rent prices in Martinez have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,265, whereas a house costs $2,970. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinez run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,340.


Studio	$2,492	1%	24%
1 bedroom	$1,699	5%	15%
2 bedroom	$2,547	2%	6%
3 bedroom	$3,882	7%	8%
4 bedroom	$4,750	13%	48%


Apartments	$2,265	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,347	31%	No Change
Houses	$2,970	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,492

Last 30 days

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,882

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

48%

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$2,382

22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400

75%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Martinez, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,400

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$2,650

$2,300

$2,125

$3,057

$4,950

Discover rentals in Martinez, CA

600 Alhambra WayUnit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinez

Alhambra - 1

600 Alhambra WayUnit 1 #1, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 25

3d ago

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Very good

Martinez

3570 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

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Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Maris at Martinez

142 Fig Tree Ln, Martinez, CA 94553

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,088–$3,552

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinez

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

$2,275

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinez

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

$2,275

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1131 Warren St & 1524 Willow - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1131 Warren St & 1524 Willow

1131 1131 Warren St & 1524 Willow - 1534 Willow, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1 bath

$2,325

Apartment for rent

50 Carquinez Scenic Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinez

50 Carquinez Scenic Dr #4, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1 bath

$2,340

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

50 Carquinez Scenic Dr Unit 4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinez

2 beds

1 bath

$2,340

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $2,382 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Martinez?

Average rent prices in Martinez have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Martinez rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Martinez is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $437 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 $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Martinez average around $2,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,490/month.

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).