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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Orinda, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Orinda
$2,595/mo
44%vs previous year
The average rent in Orinda is $2,595 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Orinda
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Orinda rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Orinda, CA
Average rent prices in Orinda have increased by 115% 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 $2,900, whereas a house costs $7,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Orinda run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,047.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,025 | No Change |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,445 | No Change | 39% | |
2 bedroom | $3,155 | 19% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $3,847 | 25% | 40% | |
4 bedroom | $9,262 | 60% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alice | $2,850 | |
Bates Muth | $3,150 | |
Crestview Area | $3,250 | |
El Toyonal | $3,300 | |
Estates Area | $3,250 | |
Hall Drive | $3,400 | |
Orinda Downs | $3,509 | |
Orinda Woods | $3,150 | |
Rheem Highlands | $3,400 | |
Sundown Terrace | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 5% | 21% | |
Condos | $2,895 | No Change | 16% | |
Houses | $7,272 | 60% | 12% | |
Rooms | $1,097 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,025
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
39%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,155
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,847
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
40%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,262
Last 30 days
60%
Last year
43%
Hall Drive
Average rent
$3,400
El Toyonal
Average rent
$3,300
Orinda Downs
Average rent
$3,509
Estates Area
Average rent
$3,250
Sundown Terrace
Average rent
$3,300
Alice
Average rent
$2,850
Orinda Woods
Average rent
$3,150
Bates Muth
Average rent
$3,150
Rheem Highlands
Average rent
$3,400
Crestview Area
Average rent
$3,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
Condos
Average rent
$2,895
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$7,272
Last 30 days
60%
Last year
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,097
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
37%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Orinda, CA is equal to the median rent in Albany, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,595
19%$2,100
2%$2,132
18%$5,747
54%$2,598
34%$2,345
14%$4,997
3%$2,597
32%$3,157
5%$3,195
10%$2,597
42%$2,613
18%Discover rentals in Orinda, CA
5d+ ago
Hall Drive house for rent in Orinda
4 beds
2 baths
$4,950
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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 $2,595 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Orinda?
Average rent prices in Orinda have increased by 115% 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 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Orinda?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Orinda are Alice ($2,850/mo), Orinda Woods ($3,150/mo), and Bates Muth ($3,150/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Orinda?
To comfortably afford rent in Orinda, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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).