Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
San Marino, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Marino

$2,725/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Marino is $2,725 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $825 more per month.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Marino

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Marino rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in San Marino, CA

Average rent prices in San Marino have decreased by 55% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 Marino, CA

Rent prices in San Marino vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Marino is $2,515, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in San Marino run $2,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,597

6%

14%

1 bedroom

$2,347

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,850

33%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,580

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$6,150

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,580

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

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

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

San Marino

Median rent price$2,725
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,625
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Marino, CA is 25% lower than the median rent in Altadena, CA.

Discover rentals in San Marino, CA

054 - Madre Del Mar Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

054 - Madre Del Mar Apartments

2330 E Del Mar Blvd, San Marino, CA 91107

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

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.
2386 E Del Mar Blvd #111 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Marino

2386 E Del Mar Blvd #111, San Marino, CA 91107

1 bed

1 bath

$2,550

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.
M Oneida - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

M Oneida

2464 Oneida St, San Marino, CA 91107

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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.
565 Sierra Vista Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marino

3 beds

3 baths

$6,500

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 Marino, CA

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

How much is rent in San Marino?

The average rent in San Marino is $2,725 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Marino?

Average rent prices in San Marino have decreased by 55% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does San Marino rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Marino is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in San Marino, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/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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