What is the average apartment size in Novato?

The average size for a Novato, CA apartment is 883 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Novato?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Novato is $2,779 per month, a 4.93% increase from last year’s average of $2,648.

What is the average apartment size in Novato?

The typical apartment in Novato offers about 883 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Novato, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Novato?

The typical rent budget in Novato ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Novato?

In Novato, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Novato is $2,779, a 4.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,648.

One-bedroom apartments provide 624 square feet for $2,285, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,923 offer 965 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,193 sq ft) for $3,534, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Novato, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,779	883 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,285	624 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,923	965 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,534	1,193 sq. ft.

Novato, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Novato, CA have increased by 4.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,648 to $2,779.

What's the typical rent budget in Novato, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Novato, CA (37%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Novato, CA?

7,048 or 34% of the households in Novato, CA are renter-occupied while 13,383 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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How Novato Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Novato	$2,779
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Emeryville, CA	$2,983
Richmond, CA	$2,643
San Pablo, CA	$2,289
San Rafael, CA	$2,966
Petaluma, CA	$2,814
Vallejo, CA	$2,121
Rohnert Park, CA	$2,403
Santa Rosa, CA	$2,373
Berkeley, CA	$3,314

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Novato apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.