How much does it cost to rent in Alpine, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Alpine, CA is $2,308. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Alpine cheaper than other California cities?

Alpine is among the more affordable cities in California, ranking #302 out of 387 cities at $2,308/mo.

When was Alpine rent data last updated?

Alpine rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Alpine

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Pop. 210·302nd most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Alpine, CA

Median rent (all units)

$2,308/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

+$343

Rising (Monthly)

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Alpine · $2,308

More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

55/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Alpine's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,308/mo

Expected by trend

$2,363/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Alpine's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,040

1 BR

$2,210

2 BR

$2,740

3 BR

$3,660

4 BR+

$4,460

Research median

$2,740/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$27,696/yr

At $2,308/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Alpine, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

210

Median income

$108,660

Median age

57.5

Renters

25.7%

Age distribution

12.9%

25.7%

19%

32.9%

Under 1812.9%

18–3425.7%

35–549.5%

55–6419%

65+32.9%

Gender

55.7%

44.3%

Male55.7%

Female44.3%

Race & ethnicity

84.3%

White84.3%

Hispanic5.7%

Asian2.9%

Other7.1%

Education (25+)

48.3%

51.7%

Some college48.3%

Bachelor's+51.7%

Housing tenure

74.3%

25.7%

Owner74.3%

Renter25.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Alpine, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,149 → $2,308

up 7.4%

Income

$103,503 → $108,660

up 5.0%

Population

15,648 → 210

down 98.7%

Renter share

29% → 25.7%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

35.2% → 51.7%

+16.5 pts

Median age

41.8 → 57.5

+15.7 yrs

Rent in Alpine, CA has increased 7.4% since 2023, going from about $2,149 per month to roughly $2,308 today. Median household income grew from $103,503 to $108,660 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 15,648 to 210 between 2021 and 2024, a 98.7% change. About 25.7% of households rent today, against 29% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.2% to 51.7%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Alpine, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Alpine on your salary?

At $2,308/mo, how Alpine rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 24.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 35% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 30.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 17% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 13.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 37.4% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 41.4% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 33.6% income

stretched

By apartment size

Alpine rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Alpine. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Alpine

About renting in Alpine, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Alpine is $2,308/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,040/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,660/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($108,660/yr), Alpine ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine an affordable city for renters?

Alpine is considered affordable for renters. At $2,308/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($108,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Alpine falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Alpine?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,308/mo in Alpine. The local median household income is $108,660/yr, meaning the typical Alpine household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Alpine?

Rent in Alpine has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Alpine rent compare to other cities in California?

Alpine is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #302 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,308/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Alpine?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Alpine ($2,308/mo): Lakeside ($2,203/mo), El Cajon ($2,277/mo), Ramona ($2,284/mo).

What percentage of Alpine residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of Alpine households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. Alpine leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Alpine rent compare to the national average?

Alpine's median rent of $2,308/mo is $343 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #302 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

25%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,308/mo, rent takes ~25% of Alpine's median household income ($108,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Alpine 25%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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