Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
San Pablo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Pablo

$2,050/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Pablo is $2,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Pablo

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Pablo rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,997, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in San Pablo run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

4%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,037

10%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,650

5%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,550

4%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,037

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

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$2,050
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Pablo, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Albany, CA.

Discover rentals in San Pablo, CA

1610 Sanford Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Pablo

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

2340 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Pablo

2846 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Pablo

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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 $2,050 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Pablo?

Average rent prices in San Pablo have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does San Pablo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Pablo is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $82,000/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?

June offers the lowest rents in San Pablo with approximately 9% savings compared to February, which sees the highest prices. September and November are less competitive months with reduced demand, while January shows the highest competition.

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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