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Rental Market Trends in El Sobrante, CA

What is the average rent in El Sobrante, CA?

$2,003/month

Average Rent

627 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in El Sobrante, CA is $2,003 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making El Sobrante one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in El Sobrante, you can expect to pay about $1,380 per month for a studio, $2,003 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,551 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,471 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,380/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,003/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,551/month
833 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,471/month
1,964 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in El Sobrante, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $16 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in El Sobrante, CA
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in El Sobrante, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
45% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Sobrante, CA?

Because the average rent in El Sobrante is $2,003, you’ll want to make about $6,676 per month or $80,112 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.

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El Sobrante, CA

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The Terraces

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6000 Sunhill Cir,
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$2,695 - $2,995

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Solace

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3535 El Portal Dr,
El Sobrante, CA 94803

$2,330 - $3,935

1-3 Beds

Appian Terrace

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El Sobrante, CA 94803

$1,845 - $2,695

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Heritage Grove Apartments

Heritage Grove Apartments

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$2,195 - $2,495 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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