Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Novato, CA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Novato, CA is $3,095. This is +63%, or $1,195, higher than the national average.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,095

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

37

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Novato, CA is $3,095. This is +63%, or $1,195, higher than the national average.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
39%
36%
20%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

70%
30%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Novato, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Novato, CA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Novato, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Novato, CA is $2,870. A 1-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,095. Houses for rent in Novato, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,350

6%

15%

2 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,500

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$8,900

No Change

91%

Studio

$2,095

19%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

91%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Novato, 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.

Compare rent prices in Novato, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Novato, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Albany, CA.

Novato

Median rent price$3,095
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,897
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Novato, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Albany, CA.

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335 Enfrente Rd, Novato, CA 94949, USA
104 Lobo Vista, Novato, CA 94947, USA
615 Manuel Dr, Novato, CA 94945, USA
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36 Devonshire Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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36 Devonshire Drive, Novato, CA 94947

5 beds

2 baths

$947

House for rent

Available Dec 13

1116 Third Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1116 Third Street

1116 3rd Street, Novato, CA 94945

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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615 Manuel Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$4,300

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Available Dec 13