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Last updated on October 11, 2026
Average rent in
Tulare, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 11, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tulare rent stands today
Tulare, CA rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $117 more per month on average than last year, despite a month-to-month rent that is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Tulare is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 55 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Tulare, studios rent for $1,562/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,295/month. The range covers the main bedroom tiers available to renters, showing the spread from smallest to largest units.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Tulare climbed 68.9% year over year, a strong contrast to the citywide rise of 6.2%. This segment shows notable growth compared to other bedroom types in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Tulare
$1,800/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Tulare is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tulare
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tulare rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tulare, CA
Average rent prices in Tulare have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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
Tulare, CA
Rent prices in Tulare vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tulare is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Tulare run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,562 | 22% | 69% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 6% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 3% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Tulare, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $765 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
69%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Tulare, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$765
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
5%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tulare, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Bakersfield, CA.
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6%Discover rentals in Tulare, CA
10m ago
House for rent in Tulare
2 Sand Hills Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
4 beds
2.5 baths
$985
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.House for rent
Available Oct 24
2d ago
938 N A St, Tulare, CA 93274
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
340 S Blackstone St, Tulare, CA 93274
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tulare
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tulare
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tulare
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tulare
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tulare
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,595
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1100 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
656 656/700 E. Prosperity Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Tulare
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
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.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Tulare
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1100 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Tulare
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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.Condo for rent
2d ago
363 N I St, Tulare, CA 93274
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Adams / Roosevelt, Tulare, CA 93274
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1100 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
955 S K St, Tulare, CA 93274
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
340 S Blackstone St, Tulare, CA 93274
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Tulare
1765 Union Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
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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 $1,800 per month as of October 10, 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 6% 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 $72,000/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).