Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
San Marino, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Marino

$2,700/mo

decreased by45%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Marino is $2,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Marino

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Marino rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 45% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in San Marino run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,775

3%

46%

1 bedroom

$2,135

9%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,250

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,100

34%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,800

22%

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,135

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

67%

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$2,700
increased by38%

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 Marino, CA is 33% lower than the median rent in Altadena, CA.

Discover rentals in San Marino, CA

Villa Nova Pasadena - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Villa Nova Pasadena

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, San Marino, CA 91107

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

(AR/JO/EM:B) 350 S. Sierra Madre Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

(AR/JO/EM:B) 350 S. Sierra Madre Blvd

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd, San Marino, CA 91107

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

548 Plymouth Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marino

3 beds

1.5 baths

$5,495

House for rent

Available Jun 5

2845 Sheffield Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marino

3 beds

2 baths

$5,800

House for rent

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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 $2,700 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Marino?

Average rent prices in San Marino have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.

How does San Marino rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Marino is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

San Marino has a median rent of around $3,820 across the city. The data available focuses on the city as a whole rather than breaking down specific neighborhoods or areas with varying price points.

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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