Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Pleasant Hill, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pleasant Hill

$2,742/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pleasant Hill is $2,742 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $832 more per month.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pleasant Hill

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pleasant Hill rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pleasant Hill, CA

Average rent prices in Pleasant Hill have remained the same 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 Pleasant Hill, CA

Rent prices in Pleasant Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pleasant Hill is $2,429, whereas a house costs $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill run $2,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,895.

Listings

Studio

$2,325

3%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,225

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,957

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,848

6%

19%

4 bedroom

$5,695

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,957

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,848

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pleasant Hill and Antioch by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pleasant Hill

Median rent price$2,742
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,199
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pleasant Hill, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Antioch, CA.

Discover rentals in Pleasant Hill, CA

2087 Norse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2087 Norse Dr

2087 Norse Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

2 beds

1 bath

$2,345

Apartment for rent

616 Aleta Pl - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Pleasant Hill

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

PCA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

PCA

85 Santa Barbara Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

230 Cleaveland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

House for rent in Pleasant Hill

230 Cleaveland Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Pleasant Hill, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pleasant Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Pleasant Hill?

The average rent in Pleasant Hill is $2,742 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pleasant Hill?

Average rent prices in Pleasant Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Pleasant Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pleasant Hill is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $832 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pleasant Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Pleasant Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pleasant Hill?

April offers the lowest rents in Pleasant Hill, running about 14% cheaper than September when prices peak. Timing your search for spring can lead to meaningful savings compared to fall months.

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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