Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Sausalito, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sausalito

$5,647/mo

increased by48%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sausalito is $5,647 per month as of October 2026. This is 197% above the national average rent, or $3,747 more per month.

$3.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sausalito

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sausalito rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sausalito, CA

Average rent prices in Sausalito have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 48% 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 Sausalito, CA

Rent prices in Sausalito vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sausalito is $4,750, whereas a house costs $8,222. 1-bedroom apartments in Sausalito run $4,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,900.

Listings

Studio

$3,722

29%

49%

1 bedroom

$3,269

26%

2%

2 bedroom

$5,900

3%

18%

3 bedroom

$8,497

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$24,950

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,722

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,269

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,497

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$24,950

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

Compare median rent prices in Sausalito and Benicia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sausalito

Median rent price$5,647
increased by197%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sausalito, CA is 110% higher than the median rent in Benicia, CA.

Discover rentals in Sausalito, CA

Gate 5 Rd #1A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Sausalito

Gate 5 Properties - 1A

Gate 5 Rd #1A, Sausalito, CA 94965

Studio

0 baths

$1,750

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.
25 Woodward Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sausalito

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

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.
5-65 Rodeo - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

5-65 Rodeo

565 Rodeo Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965

2 beds

1–2 baths

$5,050–$5,195

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 Sausalito, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sausalito rental market.

How much is rent in Sausalito?

The average rent in Sausalito is $5,647 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sausalito?

Average rent prices in Sausalito have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 48% since last year.

How does Sausalito rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sausalito is 197% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,747 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sausalito?

To comfortably afford rent in Sausalito, you'd need to earn approximately $226,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rents in Sausalito, with prices approximately 28% lower than September, which sees the highest rent. Searching in May rather than fall months could result in better deals.

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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