Average Rent in Novato, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Novato, CA

Average rent prices in Novato have increased by 3% 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
Novato, CA

Rent prices in Novato vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Novato is $2,995, whereas a house costs $4,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Novato run $2,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.


Studio	$2,195	7%	33%
1 bedroom	$2,422	1%	4%
2 bedroom	$3,195	2%	4%
3 bedroom	$4,672	No Change	3%
4 bedroom	$9,500	1%	134%


Apartments	$2,995	2%	No Change
Condos	$3,925	11%	No Change
Houses	$4,850	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,422

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,672

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

Last year

134%

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.

How does rent in Novato, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Novato and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Novato

Median rent price$3,635

86%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550

31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Novato, CA is 43% higher than the median rent in Albany, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$3,000

$2,399

$1,995

$3,550

$2,650

$2,625

$2,649

$1,989

$2,972

$4,350

$2,925

Discover rentals in Novato, CA

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Novato

1 Oliva Dr #B, Novato, CA 94947

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,635

Condo for rent

Available Apr 25

5d+ ago

House for rent in Novato

1419 Cambridge St, Novato, CA 94947

4 beds

2 baths

$4,499

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Novato

1501 Park Ct, Novato, CA 94945

4 beds

2 baths

$4,550

House for rent

Available May 18

22h ago

House for rent in Novato

$6,700 - Pointe Marin 5BR/3BA Tudor Style - 3,000 sf - Backs to Open Space

60 Laurelwood Dr, Novato, CA 94949

5 beds

3 baths

$6,700

House for rent

Available Jun 21

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Frequently asked questions for Novato, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Novato rental market.

How much is rent in Novato?

The average rent in Novato is $3,635 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Novato?

Average rent prices in Novato have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Novato rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Novato is 86% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,685 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Novato?

To comfortably afford rent in Novato, you'd need to earn approximately $145,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Novato averaged around $2,500 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $3,200 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 4.1% and two-bedrooms rising 4.6% year-over-year.

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).