Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
San Gabriel, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Gabriel

$2,550/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Gabriel is $2,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Gabriel

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in San Gabriel run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

2%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,899

7%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,450

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$3,850

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,000
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Gabriel, CA is 36% lower than the median rent in Altadena, CA.

Discover rentals in San Gabriel, CA

M Stevens - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

M Stevens

1330 Stevens Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

1622 Alegro Sq #J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Gabriel

Apartment - San Gabriel, CA

1622 Alegro Sq #J, San Gabriel, CA 91776

2 beds

1 bath

$2,280

Apartment for rent

elm134 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

elm134

1349 Elm Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91775

3 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Apartment for rent

san346 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

san346

346 San Marcos St, San Gabriel, CA 91776

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Gabriel?

Average rent prices in San Gabriel have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $600 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Gabriel?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Gabriel are Country Club ($2,200/mo), San Gabriel Rosemead ($2,377/mo), and East Of Smith Park ($2,400/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 $102,000/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?

San Gabriel's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,800 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced different trends, with 1-bedrooms declining 1.5% from the previous year and 2-bedrooms rising 7.5%.

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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