Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Turlock, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Turlock

$1,997/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Turlock is $1,997 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $47 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Turlock

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Turlock rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Turlock, CA

Average rent prices in Turlock have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Turlock, CA

Rent prices in Turlock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Turlock is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Turlock run $1,361 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

36%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,695

4%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Turlock and Atwater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Turlock

Median rent price$1,997
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,535
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Turlock, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Atwater, CA.

Discover rentals in Turlock, CA

585 South Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Turlock

Apartment for rent

121 Starr Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

121 Starr Avenue

121 Starr Ave, Turlock, CA 95380

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Clifford Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Clifford Apartments

300 Clifford Ave, Turlock, CA 95380

2 beds

1 bath

$1,545

Apartment for rent

Park Knolls Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Park Knolls Apartments

1100 Pedras Rd, Turlock, CA 95382

2 beds

2 baths

$1,565

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Turlock, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Turlock rental market.

How much is rent in Turlock?

The average rent in Turlock is $1,997 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Turlock?

Average rent prices in Turlock have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Turlock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Turlock is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $47 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Turlock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Turlock are Turlock ($1,695/mo), Peacock Ranch Estates ($1,795/mo), and Legends ($1,795/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Turlock?

To comfortably afford rent in Turlock, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Turlock's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in California's Central Valley, where two-bedroom apartments make up the largest portion of available inventory at 39% of listings.

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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