Metro 510
510-512 El Cerrito Plz,
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,650 - 4,600
Rental Market Trends in Albany, CA
What is the average rent in Albany, CA?
$1,597/month
Average Rent
411 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in Albany, CA is $1,597 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,559/month, which means Albany rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Albany, you can expect to pay about $1,825 per month for a studio, $1,597 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,240 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,673 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Albany, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $10 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2024
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Rent Ranges in Albany, CA
Last Updated November 2024
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
18%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
45%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
36%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albany, CA?
Because the average rent in Albany is $1,597, you’ll want to make about $5,323 per month or $63,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Albany, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.