Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Orinda, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Orinda

$2,700/mo

decreased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orinda is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orinda

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orinda 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 Orinda, CA

Average rent prices in Orinda have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 44% 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 Orinda, CA

Rent prices in Orinda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orinda is $2,250, whereas a house costs $6,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Orinda run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,095

No Change

29%

1 bedroom

$2,145

10%

-

2 bedroom

$3,000

5%

13%

3 bedroom

$6,160

25%

27%

4 bedroom

$6,250

16%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$2,095

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,160

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

41%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA compare to other cities?

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

Orinda

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Orinda, CA is 13% higher than the median rent in Albany, CA.

Discover rentals in Orinda, CA

39 Orinda View Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Orinda View house for rent in Orinda

Residential Lease, Orinda, CA

39 Orinda View Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

5 beds

4 baths

$12,500

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Frequently asked questions for Orinda, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Orinda rental market.

How much is rent in Orinda?

The average rent in Orinda is $2,700 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orinda?

Average rent prices in Orinda have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.

How does Orinda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orinda is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Orinda?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Orinda are Del Rey ($2,695/mo), Estates Area ($2,700/mo), and Sunrise Hill ($2,700/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Orinda?

To comfortably afford rent in Orinda, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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