Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Pleasant Hill, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pleasant Hill

$2,856/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pleasant Hill is $2,856 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $911 more per month.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pleasant Hill

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, CA

Average rent prices in Pleasant Hill have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $2,667, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,865.

Listings

Studio

$2,615

9%

73%

1 bedroom

$2,460

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,895

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,795

20%

27%

4 bedroom

$5,500

6%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,615

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,460

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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$2,856
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,203
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pleasant Hill, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Antioch, CA.

Discover rentals in Pleasant Hill, CA

2003 Norse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

2003 Norse Dr

2003 Norse Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

2 beds

1 bath

$2,245

Apartment for rent

200 Coggins Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pleasant Hill

Apartment for rent

131 Diablo Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Pleasant Hill

3 Bed 2 bath house in Pleasant Hill

131 Diablo Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

3 beds

2 baths

$2,975

House for rent

Available Aug 1

1009 Santa Cruz Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pleasant Hill

Stokley Properties Presents 1009 Santa Cruz Dr Pleasant Hill

1009 Santa Cruz Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

3 beds

2 baths

$3,795

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 $2,856 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pleasant Hill?

Average rent prices in Pleasant Hill have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Pleasant Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pleasant Hill is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $911 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 $114,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill average around $2,170/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,800/month.

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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