What is the average apartment size in Alum Rock?

The average size for a Alum Rock, CA apartment is 822 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 Alum Rock?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Alum Rock is $2,704 per month, a 1.08% increase from last year’s average of $2,675.

What is the average apartment size in Alum Rock?

The typical apartment in Alum Rock offers about 822 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Alum Rock, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Alum Rock?

The typical rent budget in Alum Rock ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Alum Rock?

In Alum Rock, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Alum Rock is $2,704, a 1.08% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,675.

One-bedroom apartments provide 701 square feet for $2,394, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,930 offer 909 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Alum Rock, CA

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,704	822 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,394	701 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,930	909 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Alum Rock, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Alum Rock, CA have increased by 1.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,675 to $2,704.

What's the typical rent budget in Alum Rock, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Alum Rock, CA (64%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Alum Rock, CA?

859 or 30% of the households in Alum Rock, CA are renter-occupied while 2,046 or 70% are owner-occupied.

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How Alum Rock Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Alum Rock	$2,704
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Ashland	$2,171
Live Oak	$3,442
Twin Lakes	$3,071

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 Alum Rock 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.