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Average Rent in California
The most expensive metropolitan area in California to rent places is Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA with an average rent of $3,665. The least expensive metropolitan area in California to rent places is Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, CA MSA with an average rent of $1,445.
The most expensive county in California to rent places is San Francisco County with an average rent of $4,333. The least expensive county in California to rent places is Trinity County with an average rent of $1,350.
The most expensive zip code in California to rent places is 92091 with an average rent of $15,000. The least expensive zip code in California to rent places is 93667 with an average rent of $595.
The most expensive city in California to rent places is Rancho Santa Fe, CA with an average rent of $15,000. The least expensive city in California to rent places is Tollhouse, CA with an average rent of $595.
Rental Price Comparison
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 14 2026