Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Martinez, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Martinez

$2,900/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Martinez is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Martinez

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Martinez rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,299, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinez run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,723.

Listings

Studio

$2,075

14%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,295

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,577

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,695

8%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,447

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,577

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,447

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

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$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Martinez, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Martinez, CA

1436 Donald Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Martinez

2 br/1 ba Tiny Home in Martinez

1436 Donald Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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.
Maris at Martinez - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Maris at Martinez

142 Fig Tree Ln, Martinez, CA 94553

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$3,494

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1131 Warren St & 1524 Willow - Photo 1 of 1

19h 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

$2,200

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.
145 Orleans Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martinez

2BR/1.0BA

145 Orleans Dr #D, Martinez, CA 94553

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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 Martinez, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Martinez rental market.

How much is rent in Martinez?

The average rent in Martinez is $2,900 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Martinez?

Average rent prices in Martinez have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Martinez rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Martinez is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Martinez, with prices running about 9% lower than the winter peak in December.

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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