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Pleasanton, CA

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The Bay Area’s most pleasant town

Suburban Historic Shopping Luxury Business

Located in the East Bay Area, Pleasanton is a luxurious, suburban town that attracts newcomers with its top-notch schools, hundreds of acres of parks and trails, and welcoming community. The community is close-knit, and residents enjoy getting together for concerts, festivals, parades, farmers markets, and more. Family-friendly fun is provided by the extensive opportunities for outdoor adventures at places like Augustin Bernal Park, the Patelco Sports Complex, and the Club at Ruby Hill. Head to the historic downtown district to stop in at local stores, boutiques, and eateries, or travel a bit outside of downtown for the nationally recognized retailers and restaurants in Stoneridge Shopping Center. But great food isn’t just confined to downtown and the mall. Over 200 dining options ranging from cafes to fine dining are scattered throughout Pleasanton.

Whether you commute to nearby Silicon Valley or work in town at one of the large corporations like Safeway and Workday, Pleasanton is a truly pleasant place to settle down. Renters lucky enough to call Pleasanton home have a plethora of choices of apartments, single-family homes, and condos.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pleasanton, CA is $2,165 for a studio, $2,528 for one bedroom, $2,989 for two bedrooms, and $3,660 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasanton has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,528/month
761 Sq Ft
House
$4,411/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,833/month
1,578 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Pleasanton, CA

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Donlon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

739 Students

9
out of 10

Henry P. Mohr Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

579 Students

9
out of 10

Lydiksen Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

604 Students

8
out of 10

Vintage Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

538 Students

8
out of 10

Fairlands Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

726 Students

7
out of 10

Harvest Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,086 Students

8
out of 10

Thomas S. Hart Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,158 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasanton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,050 Students

6
out of 10

Amador Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,665 Students

9
out of 10

Foothill High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,199 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
  • Dublin Hills Regional Parks
  • Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
  • Niles Canyon Railway
  • Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Parks

Military Bases

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.