Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
San Lorenzo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Lorenzo

$2,572/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Lorenzo is $2,572 per month as of May 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $623 more per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Lorenzo

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Lorenzo rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in San Lorenzo, CA

Average rent prices in San Lorenzo have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 Lorenzo, CA

Rent prices in San Lorenzo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Lorenzo is $2,275, whereas a house costs $2,585. 1-bedroom apartments in San Lorenzo run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,470.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,895

36%

-

2 bedroom

$2,585

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,450

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,595

38%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,585

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,595

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in San Lorenzo and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Lorenzo

Median rent price$2,572
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Lorenzo, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.

Discover rentals in San Lorenzo, CA

220 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

220

ALBION ARMS APARTMENTS, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for San Lorenzo, CA

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

How much is rent in San Lorenzo?

The average rent in San Lorenzo is $2,572 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Lorenzo?

Average rent prices in San Lorenzo have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does San Lorenzo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Lorenzo is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $623 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in San Lorenzo, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

San Lorenzo offers good options for pet owners, with 57% of rental listings welcoming pets. Given the limited inventory of approximately 7 listings available per month, pet-friendly apartments may have some restrictions, so it's important to confirm specific pet policies with landlords.

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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