Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Novato, CA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Novato, CA is $3,150. This is +66%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,150

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

31

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Novato, CA is $3,150. This is +66%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
40%
32%
16%
6%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,592. A 1-bedroom apartment in Novato, CA costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,670. Houses for rent in Novato, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,450

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,947

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,425

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$13,750

17%

132%

Studio

$1,975

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,947

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,750

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

132%

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$3,150
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Novato, CA is 5% higher than the median rent in Albany, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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36 Devonshire Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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