Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
San Gabriel, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Gabriel

$2,497/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Gabriel is $2,497 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $597 more per month.

$2.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Gabriel

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Gabriel 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

Rent trends in San Gabriel, CA

Average rent prices in San Gabriel have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Gabriel, CA

Rent prices in San Gabriel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Gabriel is $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in San Gabriel run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

12%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,800

13%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,500

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$3,695

15%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,800

151%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

151%

Last year

39%

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

Compare median rent prices in San Gabriel and Altadena by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Gabriel

Median rent price$2,497
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Gabriel, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Altadena, CA.

Discover rentals in San Gabriel, CA

1622 Alegro Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Gabriel

1031-1043 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1031-1043 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel

1031 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776

2 beds

1 bath

$2,325

1037Pros - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1037Pros

1039 Prospect Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776

2 beds

1 bath

$2,345

1552 Prospect Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1552 Prospect Ave.

1552 Prospect Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776

2 beds

2 baths

$2,350–$2,450

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Frequently asked questions for San Gabriel, CA

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

How much is rent in San Gabriel?

The average rent in San Gabriel is $2,497 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Gabriel?

Average rent prices in San Gabriel have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does San Gabriel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Gabriel is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $597 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Gabriel?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Gabriel are Central San Gabriel ($2,390/mo), North San Gabriel ($2,447/mo), and Mission District ($2,450/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in San Gabriel, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in San Gabriel?

October offers the best rental deals in San Gabriel, with the lowest rents of the year. December sees the highest prices, creating roughly a 19% difference between peak and off-peak pricing throughout the year.

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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