Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Napa, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Napa rent stands today

    Napa, CA rent slipped 0.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,685/month. Despite this slight decline, rent rose 2.1% month over month, showing recent upward movement in the market.

  • Napa, CA rent is 39.5% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, making it a pricier market for renters seeking housing in California. The city has a total of 87 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Napa, CA rent for about $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,050/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,500/month. These ranges reflect the variety of options available by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Napa, CA, Browns Valley rents fell 48.5% year over year to $2,575/month across 15 rentals, a decline much larger than the citywide 0.6% drop. This contrasts with modest gains in neighborhoods like Westwood, which rose 4.3%.

Median rent

Median rent in Napa

$2,685/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Napa is $2,685 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $760 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Napa

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Napa rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,437, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Napa run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

4%

16%

1 bedroom

$2,050

6%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,650

4%

29%

3 bedroom

$3,650

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,500

12%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

18%

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$2,685
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Napa, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in American, CA.

Discover rentals in Napa, CA

1201 Eggleston St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cental Napa apartment for rent in Napa

2BR/1.0BA

1201 Eggleston St, Napa, CA 94559

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Caliber Place Apartments Napa - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Caliber Place Apartments Napa

2402 2402 - 2480 Colina Court, Napa, CA 94558

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

931-939 Golden Gate Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

931-939 Golden Gate Drive

931 Golden Gate Dr, Napa, CA 94558

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

151 (761 Central) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

151 (761 Central)

761 Central Ave, Napa, CA 94558

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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 $2,685 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Napa?

Average rent prices in Napa have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Napa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Napa is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Napa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Napa are Westwood ($2,400/mo), Cental Napa ($2,500/mo), and Soscol ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Napa?

To comfortably afford rent in Napa, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Napa average around $2,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,610/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).

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