California, MD Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in California is $1,340, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,348.
Studio apartments in California rent for a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $1,218 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350.
Average Rent in California, MD
Last updated Jan 2019
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,340 | $1,218 | $1,350 | $1,478 | |
| Y-o-Y Change | -1% | n/a | -1% | -2% | 6% |
| Average Apartment Size | 1,020 sq. ft. | 761 sq. ft. | 1,069 sq. ft. | 1,203 sq. ft. |
California, MD Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan / 2019 | $1,340 | $1,218 | $1,350 | $1,478 | |
| Jan / 2018 | $1,343 | $1,218 | $1,354 | $1,478 | |
| Sept / 2017 | $1,368 | $1,238 | $1,383 | $1,495 | |
| May / 2017 | $1,348 | $1,228 | $1,382 | $1,395 | |
| Jan / 2017 | $1,330 | $1,250 | $1,311 | $1,510 | |
| Sept / 2016 | $1,347 | $1,236 | $1,347 | $1,500 | |
| May / 2016 | $1,320 | $1,198 | $1,326 | $1,471 | |
| Jan / 2016 | $1,274 | $1,133 | $1,298 | $1,385 | |
| Sept / 2015 | $1,315 | $1,217 | $1,319 | $1,437 | |
| May / 2015 | $1,289 | $1,154 | $1,304 | $1,426 | |
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How Does California Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $1,291 | 1% |
| Great Mills | $1,208 | 0% |
| California | $1,340 | -1% |
For more information about the California rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.