Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Pleasanton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pleasanton

$3,519/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pleasanton is $3,519 per month as of September 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,619 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pleasanton

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, CA

Average rent prices in Pleasanton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $3,276, whereas a house costs $4,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton run $2,579 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,360.

Listings

Studio

$2,028

1%

17%

1 bedroom

$2,526

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$3,360

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,139

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$5,417

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,028

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,526

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,360

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,139

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,417

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

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$3,519
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,895
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pleasanton, CA is 22% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Pleasanton, CA

2288 Segundo Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Pleasanton

3150 Half Dome Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Pleasanton

3150 Half Dome Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566

3150 Half Dome Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94566

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,800

$3,500

Price drop

3193 Tonopah Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pleasanton

2859 El Capitan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pleasanton

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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 $3,519 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pleasanton?

Average rent prices in Pleasanton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Pleasanton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pleasanton is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,619 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 $141,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rental prices in Pleasanton, running about 10% below the June peak season. Searching in March rather than summer months could result in better deals.

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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