Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Napa, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Napa, CA rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,650/month. Renters are paying $697 more per month on average than last year, extending the recent upward trend in rents after a trough in March 2026.

  • Napa runs roughly 1.36× the national median of $1,950/month, positioning it as a pricier metro with a smaller rental inventory of 95 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Napa rent for about $1,895/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,122/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,645/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $5,400/month. Houses command a median rent of $3,700/month compared to $2,420/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Soscol rents climbed 51.3% year over year to $3,400/month, contrasting with Browns Valley where rents fell 55.7% to $2,438/month. These shifts stand out against the citywide 2.3% increase, showing notable local variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Napa

$2,650/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Napa is $2,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Napa

95

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Napa 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 Napa, CA

Average rent prices in Napa have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Napa, CA

Rent prices in Napa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Napa is $2,420, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Napa run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

8%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,122

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,645

8%

22%

3 bedroom

$3,837

35%

37%

4 bedroom

$5,400

7%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,122

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,837

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Napa and American by all bedroom counts and property types.

Napa

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,912
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Napa, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in American, CA.

Discover rentals in Napa, CA

Solano Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Solano Apartments

3131 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$1,850

Apartment for rent

Maple Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Maple Street

451 Maple St, Napa, CA 94558

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

Apartment for rent

Wise Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Wise Drive

1990 Wise Dr, Napa, CA 94558

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

Caliber Place Apartments Napa - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Caliber Place Apartments Napa

2402 2402 - 2480 Colina Court, Napa, CA 94558

2 beds

1 bath

$2,075–$2,120

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Napa, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Napa rental market.

How much is rent in Napa?

The average rent in Napa is $2,650 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Napa?

Average rent prices in Napa have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Napa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Napa is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Napa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Napa are Vintage ($2,295/mo), Westwood ($2,297/mo), and Pueblo ($2,299/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Napa?

To comfortably afford rent in Napa, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Napa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's various neighborhoods.

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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