Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Sausalito, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sausalito

$4,975/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sausalito is $4,975 per month as of August 2026. This is 156% above the national average rent, or $3,035 more per month.

$4.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sausalito

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sausalito rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sausalito, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sausalito, CA

Average rent prices in Sausalito have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 $4,225, whereas a house costs $7,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Sausalito run $3,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,050.

Listings

Studio

$3,022

3%

39%

1 bedroom

$4,395

4%

35%

2 bedroom

$5,544

10%

30%

3 bedroom

$9,500

29%

68%

4 bedroom

$13,950

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,022

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,544

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

68%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,950

Last 30 days

9%

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$4,975
increased by156%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,447
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sausalito, CA is 103% higher than the median rent in Benicia, CA.

Discover rentals in Sausalito, CA

180 Harbor Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sausalito

180 Harbor Drive - 1

180 Harbor Dr #1, Sausalito, CA 94965

Studio

0 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

56 Cypress Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sausalito

Condo for rent

428 Napa St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Sausalito

House for rent

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $4,975 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sausalito?

Average rent prices in Sausalito have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Sausalito rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sausalito is 156% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,035 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 $199,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sausalito average around $3,370/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,820/month.

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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