Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Saratoga, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Saratoga

$3,862/mo

decreased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saratoga is $3,862 per month as of June 2026. This is 98% above the national average rent, or $1,912 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saratoga

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saratoga rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Saratoga, CA

Average rent prices in Saratoga have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 46% 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 Saratoga, CA

Rent prices in Saratoga vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saratoga is $3,550, whereas a house costs $7,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Saratoga run $2,947 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,851.

Listings

Studio

$3,375

3%

53%

1 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$4,300

22%

9%

3 bedroom

$5,500

7%

53%

4 bedroom

$6,000

22%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Saratoga and Atherton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saratoga

Median rent price$3,862
increased by98%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,362
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saratoga, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Atherton, CA.

Discover rentals in Saratoga, CA

20720 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Saratoga Village condo for rent in Saratoga

Condo for rent

13296 Carrick Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Quito house for rent in Saratoga

Elegant Living on Carrick Ave

13296 Carrick Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

4 beds

2 baths

$8,000

House for rent

Available Apr 29

19952 Moran Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Golden Triangle house for rent in Saratoga

House for rent

19650 Sky Oaks Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glen Una house for rent in Saratoga

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Saratoga, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Saratoga rental market.

How much is rent in Saratoga?

The average rent in Saratoga is $3,862 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saratoga?

Average rent prices in Saratoga have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 46% since last year.

How does Saratoga rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saratoga is 98% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,912 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Saratoga?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saratoga are West Valley College ($3,145/mo), Quito ($3,145/mo), and Brookview ($3,284/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saratoga?

To comfortably afford rent in Saratoga, you'd need to earn approximately $154,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Saratoga?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Saratoga, CA is approximately $1,800, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $3,994.

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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