Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Pleasanton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pleasanton

$3,310/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Pleasanton is $3,310 per month as of June 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,360 more per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pleasanton

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pleasanton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pleasanton, CA

Average rent prices in Pleasanton have increased by 2% 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 Pleasanton, CA

Rent prices in Pleasanton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pleasanton is $3,197, whereas a house costs $4,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,310.

Listings

Studio

$2,302

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,597

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$3,289

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$4,270

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$4,500

4%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$2,302

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,289

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,270

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pleasanton and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pleasanton

Median rent price$3,310
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pleasanton, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Pleasanton, CA

2267 Segundo Ct #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pleasanton

House for rent

2255 Segundo Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Pleasanton

Condo for rent

835 Palomino Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pleasanton

PALOMINO, 835 - 2

835 Palomino Dr #2, Pleasanton, CA 94566

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

House for rent

Available May 30

2315 Bay Meadows Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Pleasanton

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

House for rent

Available Jun 23

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Frequently asked questions for Pleasanton, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pleasanton rental market.

How much is rent in Pleasanton?

The average rent in Pleasanton is $3,310 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pleasanton?

Average rent prices in Pleasanton have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Pleasanton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pleasanton is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,360 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pleasanton?

To comfortably afford rent in Pleasanton, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Pleasanton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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