Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
San Pablo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Pablo

$2,175/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Pablo is $2,175 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Pablo

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Pablo 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 Pablo, CA

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

Rent prices in San Pablo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Pablo is $1,989, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in San Pablo run $1,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,054

7%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,782

5%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,150

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,095

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,700

305%

62%

Studio

Average rent

$2,054

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,782

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

305%

Last year

62%

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

Compare median rent prices in San Pablo and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Pablo

Median rent price$2,175
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,818
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Pablo, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Albany, CA.

Discover rentals in San Pablo, CA

1680 24th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in San Pablo

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945

$1,845

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 5

2030 Stanton Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Pablo

2 beds

1 bath

$1,989

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

2515 Manchester Ave., San Pablo, CA  94806 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

2515 Manchester Ave., San Pablo, CA 94806

2515 Manchester Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806

2 beds

1 bath

$1,997

Apartment for rent

5405 Morrow Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Pablo

Large 2Bed/1 Bath apartment, San Pablo Hills

5405 Morrow Dr #1, San Pablo, CA 94806

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 14

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Frequently asked questions for San Pablo, CA

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

How much is rent in San Pablo?

The average rent in San Pablo is $2,175 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Pablo?

Average rent prices in San Pablo have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does San Pablo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Pablo is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in San Pablo, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

San Pablo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position as a more affordable Bay Area alternative compared to pricier neighboring markets.

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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