Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Pleasanton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pleasanton

$3,570/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pleasanton is $3,570 per month as of August 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,645 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pleasanton

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 Pleasanton, CA

Rent prices in Pleasanton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pleasanton is $3,244, whereas a house costs $4,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton run $2,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,371.

Listings

Studio

$2,171

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$2,630

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,291

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,198

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,200

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,171

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,630

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,291

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,198

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$3,570
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pleasanton, CA is 43% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Pleasanton, CA

399 W Angela St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pleasanton

House for rent

494 Rose Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pleasanton

Beautiful 2 bedroom near downtown Pleasanton

494 Rose Ave #5, Pleasanton, CA 94566

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 14

6728 Melody Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pleasanton

3 beds

2 baths

$3,780

House for rent

Available Aug 12

5487 Cameo Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pleasanton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,895

$3,795

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 15

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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 $3,570 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pleasanton?

Average rent prices in Pleasanton have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,645 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 $143,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton average around $2,390/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,010/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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