Average Rent in Novato, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Novato, CA

Average rent prices in Novato have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,960, whereas a house costs $4,560. 1-bedroom apartments in Novato run $2,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.


Studio	$2,272	No Change	4%
1 bedroom	$2,555	No Change	5%
2 bedroom	$2,995	2%	No Change
3 bedroom	$4,440	6%	13%
4 bedroom	$7,425	2%	40%


Apartments	$2,960	2%	19%
Condos	$3,550	9%	9%
Houses	$4,560	3%	2%
Rooms	$1,174	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,272

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,555

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,440

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,425

Last 30 days

Last year

40%

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$3,195

68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,730

44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Novato, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Albany, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,730

$7,400

$2,510

$2,364

$5,250

$2,725

$3,125

$2,300

$2,225

$2,934

$6,000

$2,725

Discover rentals in Novato, CA

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Novato

Beautiful Novato property, well-maintained and fully renovated,

10 Park Crest Ct, Novato, CA 94947

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,750

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Novato

906 Rockview Rd, Novato, CA 94949

4 beds

3.5 baths

$4,995

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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 $3,195 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Novato?

Average rent prices in Novato have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Novato rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Novato is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,295 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 $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Novato, with rents running about 10% lower than peak summer months. August sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter can result in meaningful savings.

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).