Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Tracy, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tracy, CA rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in mid-2025.

  • Tracy runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 78 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Tracy rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,899/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,140/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,695/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,225/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Alden Glen saw rents fall 23.5% year over year to $2,140/month across 19 rentals, with Presidio and Edgewood also down over 22%. This local cooldown contrasts with the citywide decline of 5.6%, showing pockets of sharper rent easing.

Median rent

Median rent in Tracy

$2,595/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tracy is $2,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tracy

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tracy 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 Tracy, CA

Average rent prices in Tracy have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Tracy, CA

Rent prices in Tracy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tracy is $2,167, whereas a house costs $2,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Tracy run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$1,899

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,140

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,695

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,225

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,140

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Tracy and Brentwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tracy

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tracy, CA is 26% lower than the median rent in Brentwood, CA.

Cost of living in Tracy, CA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% higher
Groceries14% higher
Health2% higher
Housing63% higher
Transportation15% higher
Utilities17% higher

Discover rentals in Tracy, CA

220 W Carlton Way - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

220 W Carlton Way

220 W Carlton Way, Tracy, CA 95376

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

1338 W 12th St #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Tracy

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

1630 Parker Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tracy

1630 Parker Ave, Tracy, CA 95376

3 beds

2 baths

$2,230

1720 Bessie Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tracy

3 beds

1 bath

$2,375

$2,250

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Tracy, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Tracy rental market.

How much is rent in Tracy?

The average rent in Tracy is $2,595 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tracy?

Average rent prices in Tracy have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Tracy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tracy is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tracy?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tracy are Alden Glen ($2,140/mo), Presidio ($2,295/mo), and Glenbriar Estates ($2,380/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tracy?

To comfortably afford rent in Tracy, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Tracy, running about 4.7% below February's peak pricing. December also presents good opportunities with lower competition and reduced demand compared to the more competitive May and March months.

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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