Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
San Anselmo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Anselmo

$2,837/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Anselmo is $2,837 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $937 more per month.

$3.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Anselmo

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Anselmo rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in San Anselmo, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in San Anselmo, CA

Average rent prices in San Anselmo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 San Anselmo, CA

Rent prices in San Anselmo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Anselmo is $2,850, whereas a house costs $5,450. 1-bedroom apartments in San Anselmo run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,215.

Listings

Studio

$2,275

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,050

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$6,150

15%

37%

4 bedroom

$7,950

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$2,275

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

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

Compare median rent prices in San Anselmo and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Anselmo

Median rent price$2,837
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,997
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Anselmo, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Albany, CA.

Discover rentals in San Anselmo, CA

marin - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

marin

1220 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Anselmo, CA 94960

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
19 Belle Avenue, Unit 4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

19 Belle Avenue, Unit 4

19 Belle Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for San Anselmo, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the San Anselmo rental market.

How much is rent in San Anselmo?

The average rent in San Anselmo is $2,837 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Anselmo?

Average rent prices in San Anselmo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does San Anselmo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Anselmo is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $937 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Anselmo?

To comfortably afford rent in San Anselmo, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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