Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Tulare, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Tulare

$1,825/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tulare is $1,825 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tulare

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tulare rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tulare, CA

Average rent prices in Tulare have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Tulare, CA

Rent prices in Tulare vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tulare is $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Tulare run $980 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

16%

-

1 bedroom

$1,225

8%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,900

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Tulare and Bakersfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tulare

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,667
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tulare, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Bakersfield, CA.

Discover rentals in Tulare, CA

352 S Blackstone St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Apartment for rent in Tulare

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 25

4078 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Tulare

4078

340 S Blackstone St, Tulare, CA 93274

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

0641-1900-1952 E Henshaw Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

0641-1900-1952 E Henshaw Ave

1900 Henshaw Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,450–$1,600

Apartment for rent

1055 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1055

2113 W Inyo Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Tulare, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Tulare rental market.

How much is rent in Tulare?

The average rent in Tulare is $1,825 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tulare?

Average rent prices in Tulare have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Tulare rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tulare is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tulare?

To comfortably afford rent in Tulare, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

September offers the lowest rents in Tulare, running about 5.1% below April prices, which see the highest rents of the year. This seasonal variation creates timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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